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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

Police stop NJ Transit bus after catching fire

The driver, who told police he was recently diagnosed with diabetes and hadn’t eaten all day, was conscious but unresponsive when the bus was stopped. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

UConn changing bus operations to meet new driving rules

The FMCSA recently established comprehensive national minimum training standards for entry-level commercial bus operators to obtain a CDL or certain endorsements, which go into effect on Feb. 6, 2017.

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Transit Dispatchesby Hayley RichardsonDecember 28, 2016

Why 'Tactical Transit' is the Next Big Thing

The raffish, worldwide movement known as tactical urbanism appears poised to take on a meatier role in improving transit in bus corridors. By providing low-cost, agile alternatives to lengthy street improvement processes, “tactical transit” has the ability to jumpstart virtuous cycles of increasing bus ridership by speeding up travel times, improving passenger experience, and enhancing overall perceptions of riding the bus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2016

New Flyer, MCI name Joseph, Dewsnup, Smart to lead business units

The company also announced the combination of the New Flyer and MCI aftermarket parts businesses under Dewsnup.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2016

China's Transit Elevated 'straddling bus' going bust

Though TEB inventor Song Youzhou has insisted the company is still operating normally, sources told China’s The Paper that a major TEB investor has now cut off further funds.

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Videosby StaffDecember 10, 2016

No Video is Worth the Risk

A look at the deadly situations people put themselves in when making a video on or near railroad tracks, from Operation Lifesaver Inc., the national rail safety education nonprofit. This public service announcement raises awareness of the dangers of trespassing on railroad property.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 9, 2016

[Photos] Worcester, Mass. STV-designed sustainable bus facility

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority's new, $84 million vehicle maintenance, storage and operations facility featuring 150,000 square feet, replaces a 1920s-era converted trolley barn.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2016

STV unveils sustainably designed bus facility in Worcester, Mass.

The $84 million, 150,000-square-foot facility is situated on a new 11-acre site, and replaces Worcester Regional Transit Authority’s 1920s-era converted trolley bar.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2016

Last Chance: Rosco Vision to present webinar on collision avoidance system

Will provide an in-depth look into the driving environment of large transit buses.

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ProductsNovember 28, 2016

Karsan ATAK

Karsan's ATAK offers a high passenger capacity, low-floor wheelchair accessibility, and a comfortable ride.

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