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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2025

SEPTA Board Appoints Scott Sauer GM

A 35-year agency veteran, he has been serving as interim GM since November 2024 and now assumes the permanent role at a time of significant financial and operational challenges for the region’s transit system.

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ArticlesJune 2, 2025

Prepared to Move: How Transit Fleets Lead in Disaster Response

From backup fuel plans to creative relocation strategies and consultant-led coordination, transit agencies are rethinking disaster response with a fleet-first mindset — because when every second counts, preparedness saves lives.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2025

San Antonio's 'Better Bus' Plan to Increase Frequency, Reliability

Key improvements include the implementation of the VIA Rapid Green and Silver Lines, system-wide frequency of 30 minutes or better with more frequent service on key corridors, and expanding the ever-popular VIA Link service in the region.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2025

North Carolina's Transit Service Plan Approved

The plan represents a significant expansion of transit serving the Charlotte region, including a 50% increase in bus service and 43 more miles of rail service.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 23, 2025

Transit Bus Deliveries Stabilize in 2024, but Market Still Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels

OEM consolidation, lingering supply chain challenges, and rising ZEB demand define a transitional year for the North American bus market.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2025

ENC Reinforces U.S.-Built Transit Solutions Amid Historic Federal Investments

Announced earlier this month, the funding opportunity aims to accelerate the transition to clean energy vehicles, improve service reliability, and modernize aging bus infrastructure across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2025

IndyGo Proposes Fare Increase to Support Long-Term Stability

The changes are designed to enhance operational sustainability, promote equity, and align with the agency’s long-term shift to its electronic fare payment platform, MyKey.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

New APTA Data Finds Ridership Up to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

APTA’s 75th edition of the Public Transportation Fact Book and its latest Ridership Policy Brief highlight the sector’s rebound, with transit agencies delivering 7.7 billion passenger trips in 2024 — 491 million more than the previous year.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2025

FTA Launches $1.5B Grant Initiative to Expand, Modernize Public Transit

This year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity brings notable changes to the grant qualification process.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2025

California's NCTD Adds Jeff Hiott to Management Team

As Deputy COO, Bus and Security, he will be responsible for daily management and operational efficiency of bus operations and maintenance, including safety and security, ensuring peak performance, and productivity.

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