Washington Metro expands wireless service

Riders will be able to call home from any cell phone, access the Internet from any Web-enabled cell phone and, eventually, have Wi-Fi access in the rail system.

How Trans-Bridge Lines Continues to Reinvent Itself After 84 Years in Transit

From pandemic recovery to digital upgrades, this family-run motorcoach company adapts to change and drives forward.

Biz Briefs: Thermo King, Hitachi Rail, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

How MBTA Uses Podcasting to Build Trust

In this conversation from a recent episode of METROspectives, Andrew Cassidy, Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement, discusses how the podcast came to be, the challenges of building it with a small team, and why it resonates with riders and employees alike.

A Look Inside C-TRAN’s Eco-Friendly Transit Hub

Step into C-TRAN’s sustainable campus expansion in Vancouver, Washington.

Inside the EPA's Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fix and Its Impact on the Motorcoach Industry

Starting with model year 2027, EPA requirements state that all new diesel on-road trucks and motorcoaches must be engineered to avoid sudden and severe power loss after running out of DEF. Find out more about what led to the EPA's decision and how it will benefit operators.

Diane Jones Allen, D.Eng., ASLA, PLA

METRO, School Bus Fleet Mark Successful 2025 PTTX & SBFX Events

The Public Transit & Technology Exchange (PTTX) and School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX) convened in Scottsdale, Arizona, this year from Sept. 22-24, 2025, as separate but co-located events.

NTSB and FRA Issue Recommendations and Emergency Order for SEPTA Silverliner Fire Risks

Investigators cite recurring fires and systemic safety lapses, urging SEPTA to suspend its Silverliner IV fleet until root causes are resolved and long-term fixes are in place.