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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Fla.'s JTA, Clean Energy open public access CNG fueling station

JTA’s goal is to have a fleet of 100 CNG buses over four years and we are well underway with 23 vehicles currently in the fleet.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

MCI names its Green Spirit Award winners

Orlando, Fla.’s Mears Transportation and Clinton, Md.’s Adventure Tours were honored with the American Bus Association’s Green Spirit Award in Louisville, Ky.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2016

Crimes on Chicago Transit Authority decreased 25% in 2015

Strategies include the expansion of the CTA’s extensive network of security cameras to more than 23,000, including multiple cameras on every CTA train and bus and at every CTA rail station.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

'Off route' Calif. bus driver runs double-decker into bridge

According to the agency transit manager, the driver “got off route” and drove under the bridge, though why is still under investigation. The bus was out-of-service and had no passengers at the time.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

CCW repowering 199 OCTA CNG-powered buses

The work includes installing new engines, upgrading the transmissions and switching from hydraulic cooling to electric cooling systems. The electric system uses seven fans, which requires upgrading to 450-amp alternators.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Kansas City to add dedicated police for bus system

The two new full-time officers will complement the 39 off-duty police officers, who provide up to 100 hours a week of protection depending on officer availability. Also, the KCATA will hire a full time public safety manager with a law enforcement background.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Valley Metro boards of directors name interim CEO

Scott Smith, a private sector CEO, accountant and attorney, was elected as mayor of the City of Mesa in 2008. He used his business experience to reorganize the city and reduce the city’s budget by nearly 20%.

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ArticlesJanuary 25, 2016

2016 Innovative Operators: GO Riteway Transportation Group

A Germantown, Wis. family affair willing to make the right business decisions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2016

BusCon 2016's Call for Papers

conference planning committee is working on the 2016 schedule and is looking for your ideas. If you would like to help lead the conversation as a presenter, we want to hear from you.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

[Photos] ABA Marketplace 2016 in Louisville, Ky.

The American Bus Association's Marketplace 2016 rolled into Louisville, Ky. in January. The show will make its way to Cleveland for 2017.

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