METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2013

N.Y. MTA awards Cubic $27M contract

The agency is rolling out the GPS-based system across the remaining three boroughs after last year’s successful launch in Staten Island and the Bronx. Cubic will install the MTA’s Bus Hardware System on approximately 3,800 buses serving Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Chicago Transit board approves new U-Pass terms

Also approves an intergovernmental agreement with City Colleges of Chicago for the transfer of two CTA buses to be used at Olive Harvey College for new transportation-related courses offered by its “College to Careers” initiative.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Georgetown adds new shuttle service

Will use 22-passenger busses and cost $12,000 for the remaining eight weeks of the semester.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Pregnant lacrosse coach among 2 dead in Pa. bus crash

Kristina Quigley, 30, who was six months pregnant, died from injuries at a local hospital, while the 61-year-old bus driver, Anthony Guaetta, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2013

YO! bus launches non-stop Boston-to-N.Y. service

Jointly operated by Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines, the service offers guaranteed seating, extra legroom with comfortable leather seating, free Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Read More →
Transit Dispatchesby Alex RomanMarch 14, 2013

Closure of Fung Wah sends clear message

At the end of February, the FMCSA declared the notorious Fung Wah Bus Transportation Inc. to be an imminent hazard and sent the company an out-of-service order, which ordered Fung Wah to immediately provide its entire fleet of 28 motorcoaches for thorough and detailed safety inspections by qualified inspectors. The company was then shut down after not cooperating with FMCSA safety investigators and blocked further access to company safety records.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2013

FMCSA orders Mass. operator to cease operations

Investigators found that Santana Busline failed to ensure that its drivers comply with hours-of-service requirements, allowed unqualified drivers to operate its vehicles in an unsafe manner, failed to conduct periodic vehicle safety inspections and more.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2013

Valley Metro adds fare vending machines

Sixteen new machines are now operating at a dozen LINK stations. The move will make it easier, quicker and more convenient for bus passengers in the East Valley to purchase fares before riding transit.

Read More →
ArticlesCover StoryMarch 13, 2013

San Antonio's BRT Service Offers Fast, Comfortable Transport

Distinctive service features include modern, stylized 60-foot buses built by North American Bus Industries, which are powered by compressed natural gas and carry up to 90 passengers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 13, 2013

New OCTA chief takes helm

Under the direction of the board of directors, Darrell Johnson is responsible for planning, financing and coordinating Orange County’s freeway, street and rail development, as well as managing bus, commuter rail and paratransit service.

Read More →