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NewsJuly 7, 2017

Profile: Christine Viña, Project Manager for Urban Design, VIA Metropolitan Transit

She is an ambassador for VIA and San Antonio, where she moved twenty years ago from Washington, D.C. to become executive director of the Southtown Urban Main Street Project. She started working for VIA almost nine years ago, when she accepted the position in project management and urban design.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2017

Masabi brings mobile ticketing to Netherlands transport co.

The service is now live across the cities’ 17 lines, which account for more than $100 million in fare revenue per year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2017

32 arrested in connection with China's 'straddling bus' project

The futuristic idea to lift commuters above congestion quickly attracted international attention when it was launched last year, but was finally officially scrapped last month. There had been growing speculation that it was no more than an investment scam.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

Forest River acquires Turtle Top

Turtle Top’s current bus models include the Van Terra, VT3, Odyssey, Odyssey XL, Odyssey XLT and MPV.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

CCW delivers 6 shuttle buses to San Francisco Airport

The shuttle buses underwent a complete paint and body makeover that included a new paint scheme and radio system installation.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

Greyhound awards largest contract in Prevost history

The contract specifies the delivery of 60 coaches in 2017, with the option of delivery for the remaining balance of 300 over the next 3 years.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

Washington State converts to electric buses with ZEPS

Adoption of Complete Coach Works' Zero Emission Propulsion System is part of Washington's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and focus on electrical energy.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

LA Metro votes to buy 295 CNG buses

The buses will replace aging vehicles in Metro's fleet and reduce the use of regular natural gas and diesel.

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NewsJune 23, 2017

Profile: Jeremy Johnson-Miller, Mobility Coordinator, Iowa Department of Transportation

Upon graduation, he accepted a grant-funded position at an agency in Warren County, outside of Des Moines, that helped low-income people find housing. Speaking with his clients, he saw first-hand the connection between transit and housing, healthcare, job, and educational opportunities.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2017

New Flyer announces new regional sales manager

David Hammingh will be responsible for the company's Midwest U.S. transit bus sales.

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