N.C. town council deadlocks over bus ads

Twenty speakers came before Chapel Hill's town council to address the town's bus ad policy, which does not allow religious or political ads on transit vehicles. Three quarters of the speakers were in favor of permitting the currently banned ads.

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Streamlining the Bus Spec'ing Process

APTA's updated standards provide more information and enable both operators and OEMs to simplify the process and speak the same language. OEMs and agencies alike say that investing time is key.

WMATA Adopts FY2027 Budget, Boosts Service Without Raising Fares

While recognizing regional economic constraints and continuing to improve service, the budget increases the jurisdictional subsidy to less than 1.8%, significantly below the inflation rate and the 3% regional target, said agency officials.

Md. university to install more solar powered bus shelters

The two new bus shelters’ solar panels will power an LED lighting system that provides the time and bus information, and include a diagram explaining how solar power works.

Optima developing hybrid-electric, low-floor bus

Hybrid bus sales are predicted to make up 40% of Optima's total sales by 2009.

Cline Tours acquires Callahan Bus Lines

Callahan family retained The Tenney Group, a firm that specializes in transportation business sales exclusively across the U.S., to handle the sale.

L.A. Metro Opens New Transit Pavilion Bus Stop

The $3.995-million project will improve the customer experience and the safety of riders with bus shelters, a bikeshare station, and innovative sustainability features.

Bangkok Awards Feeder Bus Franchise

The opening of the BTS Skytrain in December provided Bangkok commuters with a chance to use feeder bus services on 13 routes.