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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2018

Mich.'s TheRide announces record ridership, survey results

Total ridership for the 2016-2017 fiscal year was 6,879,996, compared to the previous year’s ridership of 6,572,012.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2018

Calif.'s LAVTA launches 18 new Gillig buses into service

The buses still carry the familiar red, white, and blue Wheels colors, but the design has been modernized and the look and logo are now complementary to the design of LAVTA’s Rapid buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2018

INIT, OCTA launch mobile e-fare system

With OC bus mobile, riders can now scan a QR code from their smartphones on the INIT validators to pay for fares when boarding.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2018

Broward County Transit adds 30 MCI Commuter Coaches

The new 2018 models will join 14 other MCI Commuter Coaches the agency purchased in 2014 and 2015.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2018

Ga. agency adding 12 Gillig hybrid-electric buses

Purchased with a combination of local, state, and federal funds for $8.4 million, the new Athens-Clarke County Transit buses will replace 12 older buses that have exceeded their useful lifespan and are experiencing increased operating and maintenance costs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

CARTA receives 'smart city' award for electric car share project

This new electric vehicle framework will also provide a foundation for the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicle technology as well as mobility-on-demand solutions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

Texas' FWTA orders up to 46 New Flyer CNG Xcelsiors

The contract includes six firm orders with options to purchase an additional 40 CNG 60-foot, heavy-duty transit buses, which will support Fort Worth’s growing population with efficient, reliable, and affordable transportation.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 14, 2018

Fort Worth 'FLIRTs' with New Train Tech for Airport Link

The FLIRT 3 (Fast Light Innovative Regional Train) vehicles, built by Stadler Bussnang AG of Switzerland, are the first of this model type to operate in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

National Express Transit to operate San Joaquin RTD services

Effective April 29, 2018, NEXT will be responsible for managing operations, scheduling, staffing and maintenance of the region-owned fleet.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Dubai RTA launches tests of world's first autonomous pods

The autonomous pods are designed to travel short and medium distances in dedicated lanes.

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