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Safety Cornerby Roger Brereton July 2, 2024

The Evolution of Bus Design

Thirty years ago, drivers not only had to drive the bus and navigate heavy traffic, but they were also responsible for tasks like supervising passenger loading and unloading, selling tickets, and providing passengers with various kinds of information, all while sitting in an often ill-fitting workstation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2024

Chicago Transit Launches Bus Vision Project

The Bus Vision Project will shape how CTA reimagines its bus network and what improvements it should implement in the future.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2024

RIPTA Celebrates First Electric Bus In-Line Charging Station

The cutting-edge charging station, located along the R-Line — RIPTA’s most frequently-used route connecting Providence, Cranston, and Pawtucket — can charge up to four electric buses simultaneously while they are in service.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

WMATA Intalling Vinyl Seating on All Buses

Nearly 40 buses have had their cloth seats replaced with modern, easier-to-clean and maintain vinyl, similar to the material used on Metrorail trains.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2024

Safe Fleet to Provide Video Services for New York MTA's Buses

The total estimated value of the awarded contract is $25.7 million with options of up to three two-year contracts estimated at $49.7 million.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2024

Denver RTD Brings Face-to-Face Assistance to Customers

The team is deployed to rail stations and bus stops during peak service times, major events, and service disruptions to provide on-site, real-time customer service.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2024

ZEB Con Coming to Philly in August

ZEB Con will convene bus and shuttle fleet managers, industry professionals, and climate advocates from around the world.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 18, 2024

New York’s MTA Bus Lane Camera Enforcement Expanded to Include New Violations

Formerly known as Automated Bus Lane Enforcement, the ACE program captures vehicles violating bus lane, double parking, and bus stop rules in real-time.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2024

Connecticut to Celebrate 'DATTCO Day'

Founded in 1924 as a local transit and charter bus service operator, DATTCO has evolved into a comprehensive transportation provider, offering vehicle sales and service, fleet management, and unparalleled charter services and tours nationwide.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2024

New Mexico's Blue Bus Wins CTAA Award

The Community Transit System of the Year Award recognizes Blue Bus’s outstanding contributions and commitment to providing innovative, accessible, and responsive transportation services to rural communities with populations of 50,000 and below.

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