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ArticlesAugust 29, 2025

A Favorable Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic, But Seat Shortages Loom

A new study, Growth Spurt: The Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic through 2030, highlights an upswing in travel on state-supported Amtrak trains serving the Windy City, exemplified by many sold-out trains during Labor Day weekend.

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Graphic for NABSA’s 6th Annual Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report 2024, showing stylized icons of a bicyclist and scooter rider, with text promoting the report release.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 12, 2025

Shared Micromobility Ridership Sets New Record, Report Finds

Shared micromobility is on the rise, with 2024 ridership up 31% and more cities adopting e-bikes, e-scooters, and adaptive vehicles. NABSA’s latest report highlights usage trends, emissions cuts, and industry growth.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2025

New Motorcoach Sales Fall 5.6% Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty

American Bus Association (ABA) President/CEO Fred Ferguson said the motorcoach industry’s recovery in 2024 is now slowing due to higher supply chain costs, policy uncertainty, and declining buyer confidence linked to significant trade policy changes.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 7, 2025

Motorcoach Sustainability, Special Events and More with Panorama Tours' Michelle Petelicki

Michelle Petelicki, president of New Jersey’s Panorama Tours, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how the motorcoach industry is in fact sustainable, the impact of the ABA’s report, and much more.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2025

RIPTA Releases Final Independent Operational Efficiency Study

The study, conducted by an independent consultant at the request of Gov. McKee and the General Assembly, was a condition of the FY2025 state budget and provides an in-depth review of RIPTA’s operations, costs, and performance.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2025

Ohio's COTA Sees 9% Increase in Mid-Year Ridership

One of the most significant monthly increases occurred in May 2025, when ridership jumped 17%, resulting in 1,059,356 rides compared to 908,008 in May 2024.

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ArticlesJuly 14, 2025

Transit Agencies Focus on Delivering Seamless Digital Ticketing Experiences

HID industry report reveals the rider expectations and top trends that are reshaping ticketing hardware.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2025

FRA Report Finds California High-Speed Rail Project in Default of Federal Grant Terms

U.S. DOT cites delays, cost overruns, and funding shortfalls in 310-page review; CHSRA has 37 days to respond before possible grant termination

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2025

New Census Highlights Motorcoach Sector’s Reach and Resilience

Conducted by Tourism Economics, the census offers a data-rich look at the motorcoach industry’s scale, structure, and service reach.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

Report: Motorcoaches Set Standard for Clean, Connected Travel

Commissioned by the ABAF and developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, the report presents a comprehensive, data-driven look at the sustainability performance of motorcoach operators and manufacturers and their role in advancing clean, efficient transportation.

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