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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 22, 2023

New York MTA Announces Expansion of Bus Lane Enforcement

As part of the FY 2024 budget, the governor successfully secured the expansion of the ABLE program, to include more traffic violations and protect New Yorkers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 22, 2023

Battery-Electric Buses Could Be Best Option in Virginia, Report Finds

The report, “Alternative Fuels for Transit Buses: What’s the Best Option for Your Transit Agency? (Vol.1),” focuses on three alternative fuel choices — battery electric, CNG, and fuel-cell electric — and their ability to meet ridership needs as a sustainable solution for public transit.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 21, 2023

Buttigieg, Members Of Congress Voice Support For New High-Speed Rail Funding

Reps. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Colin Allred (D-TX), and Dina Titus (D-NV) encouraged Buttigieg to provide robust funding from the Infrastructure IIJA to support high-speed rail projects underway in their states.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanSeptember 20, 2023

Inside Allegan County's Switch to Propane Transit Buses

Allegan County Transportation is making a change in its bus fleet, as it now operates new buses powered by propane autogas from ROUSH CleanTech. The county plans to save on fuel and maintenance costs, but how will it deal with the challenges that come with propane autogas?

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 20, 2023

TTC Proposing Investments in Customer Service, Safety Initiatives

A new report going to the TTC’s Sept. 26 Board meeting recommends using $10.3 million in projected 2023 savings to hire new, high-visibility customer service agents and bus, streetcar, and subway supervisors.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2023

New York MTA Testing New Features on Buses to Improve Operator, Customer Safety

New York City Transit (NYCT) is testing and evaluating the efficacy of a fully enclosed operator compartment prototype for bus operators designed to cover operators by providing a physical barrier separate from the public area.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 18, 2023

L.A. Metro, LADOT Celebrate Bus Priority Lanes

With these new bus priority lanes, Los Angeles will have 40 miles of bus priority lanes across the city.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 18, 2023

California’s SMRT Partners with Heliox Energy to Think Outside the Box

Through the partnership, the agency was able to launch its first two electric buses without a major infrastructure buildout, amplifying the city's commitment to sustainability and earning the team a 2023 Innovative Solutions Award.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 13, 2023

WMATA to Shut Down Stations in December for Repairs, Upgrades

During construction, Red Line service will be unavailable at Farragut North, Metro Center, and Gallery Place stations with free shuttle buses replacing trains from Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 30.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023

GMV, Maui Bus Work Together to Restore Maui Transit Operations

GMV is bringing together its employees, customers, and partners to raise funds that will go directly to Maui Bus’ preferred relief organization, Maui United Way.

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