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Wiki Honolulu Airport shuttle
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 20, 2026

Biz Briefs: Electric Shuttles in Hawaii, STV and LA Metro's Clean Bus Program, and More

From strategic partnerships to acquisitions and service expansions, the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2026

American Bus and Accessories President Michael A. Roberts Dies

The 40-year leader of Ohio's American Bus and Accessories business has died. His daughter and son-in-law are taking over the business.

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A white Chesco Connect paratransit bus parked outside.
Articlesby Elora HaynesFebruary 9, 2026

Why Chester County Chose Propane To Power Its Demand-Response Transit Fleet

See how the county’s Chesco Connect system is replacing its buses with propane autogas to cut costs, reduce emissions, and support high-demand paratransit operations.

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A picture of C-TRAN's electric bus.
Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2026

C-TRAN Sees Fourth Consecutive Year of Ridership Growth

The total ridership includes all fixed-route bus service, C-VAN paratransit service, The Current, Vanpool, and special event service. Almost all individual routes saw year-over-year increases from 2024 to 2025.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 6, 2026

Biz Briefs: Bus and Railcar Orders, Tech, and More

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we highlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility — from manufacturers and technology providers to transit agencies and motorcoach service operators.

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ABA chart on New and pre-woned Total Sales, 2023-2025
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 5, 2026

Report: Motorcoach Market Sustains Post-Recovery Growth With Sales Above 2K Units

The survey, produced by the ABA’s research arm, the American Bus Association Foundation, reports quarterly on data collected from surveys of major motorcoach manufacturers that sell vehicles in the US and Canada.

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Cherriots bus at traffic signal using LYT technology.
Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2026

Oregon’s Cherriots, LYT Launch Transit Signal Priority Partnership

The project explicitly targets the busiest and longest route in the Cherriots system.

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CapMetro customers at a bus stop/
Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2026

CapMetro Launches Tap-to-Pay on All Buses

The addition now allows customers to tap their contactless debit or credit card, or a mobile wallet, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, directly on the onboard fare validators.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2026

Montreal’s STM Expands Text Message Safety Reporting to Bus Network

The agency opens its text message safety reporting system to buses, enabling discreet, non-urgent reports across Montreal’s entire transit network.

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King County Metro electric buses made by GILLIG.
Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2026

Seattle's King County Metro Introduces New Battery-Electric Buses

Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County on February 2.

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