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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2024

Canada's Regina Transit Taps Cubic's Umo for Fare Collection

With the introduction of account-based ticketing and contactless payment options, riders will experience enhanced convenience.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 19, 2024

Canada’s 3 Biggest Transit Agencies Urge Government to Advance Next Wave of Funding

In the joint submission, the transit agencies outline significant challenges they face due to aging infrastructure, an outdated funding model that relies on regressive sources such as transit fares and property taxes, and the exceptional ridership growth forecasted for the coming decades.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 11, 2024

Discussing CALSTART's 'Zeroing in on ZEBs' Report with Mike Hynes

METRO recently spoke with CALSTART’s National Transit Bus Program Manager about this year’s report as well as the state of zero-emission buses overall, including how both the U.S. and Canada will continue to grow their ZEB fleets thanks to strong federal funding, the reasons for hydrogen’s growth, and much more.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 22, 2024

Canada's TransLink Testing New Multimodal Mobility App

The new app will allow users to easily transfer between transit and each mode, with the goal of encouraging even more users to consider multimodal journeys.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 13, 2024

STM Awards Contract for Train Control System

The $217,173,941 contract was awarded to Ground Transportation Systems Canada Inc. and includes installation, maintenance, and certain options for the CBTC system.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 19, 2023

Financing to Boost NFI’s Zero-Emission Bus, Coach Offerings, Production Capabilities

As first announced with NFI’s second quarter 2023 financial results, NFI entered into an agreement for up to C$10 million in interest-free financing from PrairiesCan through Canada’s Jobs and Growth Fund.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 18, 2023

Canada’s First Bidirectional EV Charging Hub Launches

CTCE’s partnership with industry leaders in advancing V2G technology will highlight the role an electric bus fleet can have in offsetting the peak capacity of utilities, such as BC Hydro, during peak periods.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 11, 2023

The Latest Equipment Offerings in Motorcoach

Check out the list of the latest offerings that operations are providing across the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 8, 2023

OLI Releases Results from Rail Safety Week

Rail Safety Week is observed throughout North America each year, led by OLI, Operation Lifesaver Canada, and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF).

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 29, 2023

Canada’s TransLink Now Features Braille Signage at all Bus Stops

The signage has been installed at more than 8,400 bus stops throughout Metro Vancouver.

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