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Whether someone is taking the bus for the first time, returning after a break, or learning a new route, the Bus Buddy program pairs them with a RIPTA staff member who will ride alongside and provide step-by-step guidance.
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If approved, the move would shift up to $106.7 million in capital funds and allow PRT to use the money to plug a projected $100 million operating budget deficit for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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CUTA’s 2025 ZEB Readiness and Procurement Survey shows growing readiness among transit systems, while also highlighting short-term shifts in procurement strategies.
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In a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Kai Boysan, CEO of FlixBus North America, to discuss the company’s growth model, its integration with Greyhound, and what the future holds for intercity bus travel in the U.S. and beyond.
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August saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than baseline enter the congestion relief zone, a 14% reduction. August was level with June for the most significant vehicle reduction seen so far in 2025.
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The two challenge statements focus on improving the customer experience for non-English speaking riders and providing enhanced simulation technology to support rail operations training.
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Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.
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The new report reveals motorcoach group travel generated nearly $90 billion in economic activity and supported more than half a million U.S. jobs in 2024.
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In the first episode of Bus Tech Talk, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman and CCW’s Business Development Manager Mark Hollenbeck were joined by Charlie Busse, Maintenance Manager at Connect Transit, to explore the realities of managing a fleet in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.
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The proposed network aligns DART’s bus routes and services with available funding in Fiscal Year 2027 and the region’s priorities for public transit. It features fewer routes with more frequent service all day and all week, increasing the number of people with access to frequent, 15-minute bus service.
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