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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2017

N.B.-based tour and charter co. takes delivery of 1st new MCI J4500

The Sussex, N.B.-based Optimum Ride began with a single MCI 1972 MC-5B purchased in 2000. Today, the company’s operations serve the growing tourist destinations in the Canadian Maritimes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2017

New Flyer opens innovation lab for advanced bus technology

The Vehicle Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art manufacturing lab, featuring virtual reality learning spaces, driving simulators, and other interactive exhibits.

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2017

Scully named ‘Outstanding’ Business Member

The award recognizes service to the organization, and particularly in Scully’s case, legislative advocacy on behalf of North American mass transit.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

MCI unveils D45 CRT LE coach at APTA EXPO

Deliveries of the Buy-America compliant, Altoona-tested clean-diesel coach are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2018. An all-electric version is also in development and will be released in 2020.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

New Flyer launches new NFI Parts brand

NFI Parts represents the OEM product lines of New Flyer and MCI, distribution of the Setra brand, and the prior acquisitions of NABI and the Orion parts business.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

MCI unveils a new Commuter Coach and more at EXPO

It’s the first APTA-EXPO Annual Meeting and equipment gathering where MCI will be on the show floor with New Flyer, featuring both leading brands, and positioned to be one of the biggest newsmakers at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2017

Transportation's future, electric vehicles hot topics at BusCon 2017

The show featured nearly 135 exhibitors and close to 60 vehicles, ranging from transit buses to motorcoaches and cutaways to vans, as well as some of the latest technologies available to operators on the market today.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2017

N.C.'s CATS adds 9 new MCI Commuter Coaches

The latest MCI additions to CATS fleet feature the newest clean-diesel engine technology for near-zero emissions and improved fuel economy.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 20, 2017

[Photos] BusCon 2017 Session, Show Floor Highlights

How connected and autonomous technology will impact the transportation industry, the usage of alternative fuels and electric vehicles, and transit maintenance training and best practices were just some of the highlights of BusCon 2017, which was held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 11 to 13. BusCon 2018 returns to Indianapolis Oct. 1 to 3.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2017

New Flyer of America breaks ground on $25M Ala. facility revamp

The 36-acre, five-building campus will feature a new Vehicle Innovation Center dedicated to the advancement of bus and coach technology.

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