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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2003

California's transit bus emissions rules could be modified

State's air-quality regulators consider expanding restrictions to all transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2003

ElDorado delivers two buses to N.C. operation

The E-Z Rider II, Altoona tested for a 12-year/500,000 mile life cycle, is produced in 30-foot and 35-foot lengths.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2003

One dead, four injured in bus stop shooting

A man fired into a crowd waiting at a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stop Wednesday afternoon, killing one and injuring four others, one critically.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2003

MARTA awards Cubic $72.5M smart card contract

Cubic's technology will allow commuters to use one card to pay for rail, bus, paratransit and park-and-ride fees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2003

Striking L.A. bus mechanics to vote on contract

MTA officials estimated the two sides were $98 million apart on key issues of wages and health care benefits when talks broke off last week.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2003

Travelers encounter longer bus, rail travel schedules

From 1995 to 2002, scheduled travel time lengthened for direct service in 61% of rail markets and 52% of bus markets.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2003

L.A. bus mechanics strike, stranding thousands

The decision to proceed with the walkout was made Sunday, after negotiations between the union and the MTA made no progress over the mechanics union's health care fund.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2003

Luminator receives $1.3 million in sign orders

Orders were placed for new buses purchased by Connecticut Department of Transportation, Detroit Department of Transportation, GO Transit and Oahu Transit.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2003

Optima delivers four buses to Nevada service

The new buses, powered by a Cummins ISB02 engine and an Allison transmission, were purchased to spearhead Reno's downtown service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2003

Amtrak to overhaul Acela Express

The rail service will make significant changes to its Acela Express service later this month in an effort to boost reliability and attract more high-paying business travelers.

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