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The County operates the second-largest bus fleet in the Washington, D.C. region. Its David F. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operations Center is a major depot within Ride On Montgomery's network and the fifth largest County-owned energy consumer.
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The company made the voluntary decision so it could facilitate the sale processes to preserve jobs, ensure continued service, and maximize the value of its businesses, according to the company’s press release.
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The plan to add hydrogen fuel-cell buses reflects Metro’s goal to be a sustainability leader and has the potential to benefit riders, reduce local air pollution, and help tackle global climate change.
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Ridership on bus routes that received additional scheduled service was up 10% on weekdays in May compared to March, while the other bus routes also saw gains of 3%.
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In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Peter Pantuso, president and CEO of the ABA, expressed deep concern over efforts to impede private bus operators' fair participation in providing public transportation services for national events, as mandated by federal law.
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The Central Business District Tolling Program was mandated by the State in April 2019 and modeled on urban congestion pricing programs around the world to reduce traffic congestion and raise needed revenue to improve public transportation.
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Funding through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program supports safety inspections of large buses, investigations of motor carriers in response to safety concerns, and audits of bus companies to reinforce responsible operation and ensure the safe movement of goods and passengers.
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The new alliance adds Peter Pan destinations to Trailways.com and Trailways.ca, and many Trailways destinations to PeterPanBus.com.
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Buses for both agencies are equipped with advanced propane engine systems designed and built by ROUSH CleanTech.
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As part of an initiative to modernize and reduce public transit fleet emissions, the City of Racine operates nine all-electric buses with the Modine EVantage Thermal Management System, with up to four additional EVs on order.
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