Pam Latty

Innovative Operator Profile: Running Leaner Through Downsizing

St. Louis, Mo.-based Mid American Coaches has seen a lot in its more than four decades in business. The company, which began as a six-bus transit line and occasional charter in 1927, has grown into a successful 23-vehicle charter service and tour operation.

TriMet to receive 64 girders for light rail project

Will support the Portland-Milwaukie light rail transit project’s harbor structure decking that will carry the light rail over and under several roadways in South Waterfront.

MV orders MCI J4500s to expand private commuter service fleet

The 2018 model coaches feature 56 seats with best-in-class legroom, Wi-Fi and charging outlets available to every passenger.

Martha's Vineyard agency adds BYDs to fleet

The six-bus order was comprised of four BYD K9S 35-foot models and two K7 30-foot models.

Startup releases pre-feasability study for hyperloop line in Thailand

Toronto-based TransPod's hyperloop line would link Bangkok to Chiang Mai, with an extension to Phuket.

Northwestern U. adds real-time bus tracking

The system, run by Ind.-based company DoubleMap, intends to end issues with late or absent shuttles.

CH Bus Sales delivers Temsas to Ill., N.Y.

The TS35 coaches are equipped with a Cummins engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts. Both operators also equipped their new coaches with 110-volt outlets and Wi-Fi.

Texas' Sun Metro named 'Outstanding' system by APTA

The El Paso, Texas-based system, which is managed by First Transit, won the award in the medium-size category of transit systems that provide between four million and 30 million rides annually.