'Essential bus service' proposed in Senate

The proposal frames the motorcoach industry as a more efficient, national feeder system for connecting millions of rural passengers to airports, rail systems and other intermediate points.

APTA's Vegas meeting was a showstopper

In addition to its sheer size, the 2002 APTA EXPO was astonishing in its display of innovation in buses, railcars and nearly every other transit-related product and service.

DaimlerChrysler optimistic about 2002 sales

Less than one year after consolidating its North American commercial brands into one corporate structure, DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North America reports that it's on the way to a 50% increase in sales in 2002 compared to 2001.

DriveCam, National Interstate partner to reduce collisions

Under the agreement, National Interstate will reimburse each insured fleet that implements the DriveCam system up to 50% of the cost.

Cubic tests smart card system for WMATA contract

The equipment that was tested included fareboxes manufactured by Cubic's partner in this enterprise, General Farebox Inc.

Specialty Manufacturing forms company with Invertec

The new company, Invertec North America, will supply lighting systems and component lights to transit buses, emergency vehicles, trucks and recreational vehicles.

TransCore and UTA reduce missed transfers with system

Initial results show that on average eight buses are held each day, with departures delayed from three to 15 minutes.

FTA awards $56.9 million to Chicago for transit

CTA will receive $2.5 million to purchase up to five articulated buses and Metra will use $54.4 million to fund line improvements.

Radio Engineering Industries Inc.

ABC, Van Hool partner with AC Transit to enter the transit bus market

The newly designed Van Hool 40-foot and 60-foot transit buses will be used by AC Transit to meet its bus rapid transit and enhanced bus service needs.