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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

Madrid launches campaign to prevent 'manspreading' on transit system

Madrid officials announced that new signs would go up in its city buses, depicting a seated figure whose open legs are partially blocking the seats next to him. Next to the figure is a large red “X.” Similar signs are expected to appear on the city’s Metro system as well.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

CATS to Add 19 ARBOC Spirit of Independence Buses

The contract is the largest order ARBOC has received for the new product.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

BYD expands electric bus fleet to Brisbane Airport

The fleet of 11, 40-foot electric buses will be fully operational in February 2018 as a shuttle service between the airport’s domestic and international terminals.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

GreenPower breaks ground on Calif. facility

During the event, representatives from CARB and California Climate Investments presented the City of Porterville with a giant check representing a grant for $9.5 million, which will bring 10 zero-emission battery-electric buses and supportive infrastructure to serve disadvantaged communities in the region.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

FirstGroup, Bridgestone announce global fleet partnership

The contract will see Bridgestone supplying tires to more than 60,000 of FirstGroup’s buses and coaches in the U.S., Canada, and the UK.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2017

Six Spirit of Liberty buses produced for Avondale, Ariz.

The buses will be used as fixed transit vehicles for Avondale Transit, located within Maricopa County, Ariz.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 31, 2017

[Photos] GTrans deploys zero-emission electric buses into service

Gardena, Calif.'s GTrans held a ceremony to commemorate the launch of five re-powered CCW zero-emission propulsion system battery-electric buses. On hand were Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Janea Scott, and more.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2017

Tulsa adding CNG buses featuring Voith DIWA.6 CNG transmissions

Conversion helps meet the demand for cleaner and more fuel-efficient mass transit vehicles. Tulsa Transit chose the DIWA.6 because it performs well with their existing CNG Engine.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2017

Grande West receives orders for 9 Vicinity buses

Current total firm orders for 2017 and the first half of 2018 Vicinity deliveries are for 276 buses valued at over $74 million.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2017

NJ Transit unveils plan to install 360-degree cameras on buses

The $29.1 million system will be installed in 2,500 new and existing buses to provide operators with a 360-degree field of vision around the bus that will help to eliminate blind spots and enhance pedestrian safety.

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