Bus Tech Talk: Part 2 with AC Transit’s Cecil Blandon

In Part 2 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his maintenance team’s work with various types of vehicle, training, augmented reality, and more.

Bus Tech Talk: Josh Stoddard Talks Growth & Opportunity at Spokane Transit

Josh Stoddard is the Director of Vehicle Maintenance at Spokane Transit Authority (STA), a role he has held since at least April 2025. In this capacity, he oversees the maintenance operations for STA's fleet, ensuring the reliability and safety of the vehicles that serve the Spokane community.

Alstom to deliver 27 'Jazz' trains to Trenitalia

The delivery is part of an order worth about $198 million.

Velvac names new national sales manager

Chris Shigley will be Velvac's national sales manager for bus and specialty vehicles.

HSM acquires Summit Seating

Summit Seating is a manufacturer of seating products for transit buses, recreational vehicles, vans and other specialty vehicles. Officials say the acquisition is expected to expand HSM’s footprint and leadership role in the transportation seating market.

Spirit of Liberty

The company’s patented technology offers an angled entranceway while exceeding ADA guidelines with a 1:6 ramp slope for passengers in need of extra assistance and wheelchair accessibility.

Krystal Enterprises

ARBOC, Freightliner announce partnership

Through the partnership, which started in fall 2012, the manufacturers are working in a close, collaborative process to develop a customized, dedicated chassis for ARBOC’s highly anticipated Spirit of Liberty product line.

Idaho's YRT to add Proterra battery-electric buses, charging infrastructure

VRT is the company’s first customer in Idaho and the first transit agency in Idaho to bring electric buses to its community.