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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 17, 2016

[Photos] APTA 2016 Vehicle Display - Bus & Paratransit Conference

A variety of vehicles were featuring during the 2016 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference bus display held this year in front of Charlotte, N.C.'s NASCAR Hall of Fame on May 16, 2016.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

Former Q'Straint sales, tech expert Goss dies

One of Goss's most notable accomplishments was the development of the Q'Straint National Training Seminar, which has evolved into a unique and highly regarded industry program.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Quantum

Quantum lets wheelchair and scooter passengers board the bus or train, position their chair and simply push a button to secure themselves in a stable and safe rear-facing position in under 25 seconds.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2015

CCW installs Q'Straint's Q'Pod system on Utah buses

The project consisted of removing four seats and installing two Q’Pod stations per bus. Q’Pods are known for being ADA compliant and their stability to reduce the risk of wheelchair tip-overs.

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ProductsJune 5, 2015

Quantum automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station

Q'Straint’s Quantum automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station is designed to international standards, built with transportation industry-standard technologies and is ideal for both new fleet or retrofit applications, according to the company. Beyond safety and durability, the Quantum was also designed with aesthetics in mind: the Quantum's appearance is unimposing and approachable, making it a thoughtful addition to any modern bus.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 6, 2015

Photos: APTA Bus & Paratransit Bus Showcase

A look at some of the buses on display at the APTA Bus & Paratransit Bus Showcase held in Fort Worth, Texas in May.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2015

4ONE unveils new Q'POD ADA securement system

The newly redesigned Q’POD by 4ONE has an automotive-quality height-adjustable shoulder belt. The new seatbelt’s sliding mechanisms operate just like those in most cars and gives the wheelchair occupant three inches of up/down movement, which provides greater comfort for varying passenger heights and wheelchair styles.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2015

Q'Straint's automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station brought to market

Now available for buses and other transportation companies, the Quantum's self-securement process takes less than 25 seconds, and does not require the driver to leave his or her seat to help.

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ProductsJanuary 15, 2015

Quantum wheelchair securement station

Q'Straint's Quantum, the transportation industry’s first fully-automatic, rear-facing wheelchair securement station, allows passengers to board a bus or railcar, quickly position their chairs, and simply push a button to secure themselves in a stable and safe rear-facing position without driver assistance — all in under 25 seconds.

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ProductsJanuary 7, 2015

QRT-360 retractable tie-down system

The Q’Straint QRT-360 is the first four-point, heavy-duty, fully automatic retractable tie-down system designed, engineered, and built to perform successfully in a 30-mph frontal crash when the user of a powered wheelchair is traveling in a motor vehicle while using a commercially available crashworthy lap belt that must be used in the frontal-impact test conducted of wheelchairs under WC19. The new QRT-360 meets these increased standards years ahead of their effective date in 2015.

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