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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 22, 2024

Chicago Transit Breaks Post-Pandemic Ridership Record

Systemwide in 2023, the CTA provided nearly 36 million more rides compared to 2022. In 2023, bus ridership increased 15.5% over 2022. Rail ridership increased 13.4%.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 15, 2024

GILLIG Reaches Agreements with Labor Unions

The unions, with whom the company has had strong working relationships since 1976 and 1968, respectively, voted with a resounding 94% endorsement for the new five-year contract.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 19, 2023

Financing to Boost NFI’s Zero-Emission Bus, Coach Offerings, Production Capabilities

As first announced with NFI’s second quarter 2023 financial results, NFI entered into an agreement for up to C$10 million in interest-free financing from PrairiesCan through Canada’s Jobs and Growth Fund.

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ArticlesDecember 4, 2023

Can Bus Market Turmoil Stop the ZE Revolution?

Supply chain issues continue to vex the expansion and transition of zero-emission buses in American cities. So, what can be done to help solve the problem?

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Safety Cornerby Fred AnderskyJuly 17, 2023

Driver Education - Success Factors for Advanced Safety Technologies

Adoption of ADAS technology, while increasingly common in passenger and commercial vehicles, has not yet migrated to the transit bus market. That situation could change. One reason is interest from the federal government.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 21, 2023

Nova Bus Ending U.S. Bus Production

The restructuring will not have a material impact on Volvo Group revenues. When completed, the restructuring is expected to make the Nova Bus operation profitable, according to the company.

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Newsby Alex RomanJune 16, 2023

Deadline Extended: Apply Now for METRO's 2023 Innovative Solution Awards

Submissions are now being accepted for this year from any type of passenger bus or rail operation and their supplier partner, with the winners set to be featured in METRO's September/October issue.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 2, 2023

With COVID Still In Play, Transit Bus Deliveries Down for 3rd Straight Year

While COVID and supply chain issues continue to make an impact on transit bus deliveries, the trend could shift in the short term thanks to record funding and the slow yet building increase in ridership around the nation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 28, 2023

SEPTA Adding 10 New Flyer Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

The purchase will allow SEPTA to evaluate this technology as the authority develops plans for a zero-emission bus fleet.

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ArticlesDecember 5, 2022

How Do We Minimize the New Fire Risks Associated with EVs and HEVs?

As the industry shifts to make full use of greener fuels, all detection and suppression systems need to work and communicate together to determine risk.

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