METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
ArticlesOctober 31, 2019

4 Factors to Consider For Zero-Emission Bus Fleet Transition

Transit agencies must weigh in on procurement, financial, regulatory, and maintenance considerations before making the switch.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

NY MTA issues RFP to move forward on reorganization plan

Invites vendors with specific expertise in four major categories including, police/safety, and construction/development, to submit bids.

Read More →
ArticlesOctober 29, 2019

Detroit's SMART sees savings, eco benefits after propane switch

With a goal to reduce emissions, administrators tapped into available funding to replace aging diesel paratransit vehicles. 

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2019

Biz News: MCI to deliver vehicles, ElDorado launches app, and Byk-Rak retrofits racks

From vehicle deliveries to a new service app to new bike racks, a look at some of the latest supplier/agency news.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

Ontario, Metrolink awards $4.6B contract for Hurontario light rail

Mobilinx, which includes Transdev, will design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the system for a 30-year term.

Read More →
Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2019

Transdev lands New Orleans ops, maintenance contract

The contractor has operated and managed bus, streetcar, paratransit, and ferry services under contract to the RTA Board of Commissioners since 2009.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ArticlesSeptember 12, 2019

Touting Growth Potential Key to Recruiting Bus Techs

Virtually every transit agency in America is experiencing a shortage of bus technicians as skilled baby boomers retire in growing numbers.

Read More →
ArticlesAugust 13, 2019

Maintenance Forum to Focus on Safety, Technology

The show returns in conjunction with BusCon 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianpolis from Sept. 23 to 25.

Read More →
Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2019

MBTA celebrates launch of first battery-electric buses

The BEBs are powered by both rear-axle and center-axle electric motors to enhance safe operation during the winter months.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ArticlesJuly 29, 2019

Retrofitting Garages for Zero-Emissions Buses

Existing maintenance garages can be retrofit to handle electrics, but the infrastructure upgrades required can be significant.

Read More →