Attacks on European public transport escalate

In the span of three days in February, a bus attack killed eight in Israel, a bus bombing killed 10 in Yugoslavia and explosions near the track shut down a main railway line in Ireland.

Camptown Banks on History to Face the Future

After 50 years in the industry, New Jersey bus operator has come a long way from its modest beginnings of one bus to nearly 100 vehicles.

Long Island adds sedans to paratransit fleet

Switch could possibly save LI Bus millions of dollars, with the cost of a Crown Victoria coming in at approximately $22,000 compared to about $100,000 for a paratransit bus.

Innovative Operator Profile: Reputation Built on Attention to Details

Jimmy Hall, owner of Hampton Roads, Va.-based Venture Bus Tours, has buses in his blood. He began working for his grandfather’s bus company, Gallop Tours, when he was just a child.

Caltrain Retires 32 Diesel Passenger Railcars as Electrification Nears

Caltrain currently has eight of the eventual 23 electric trainsets on its property.

Chilean crash triggers crackdown on unsafe buses

The Chilean federal government is heavily regulating companies that provide bus trips to tourist sites.

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Kitsap building 30 mpg bus prototype TTA creates new plan Bus advocates hope to capitalize at Dulles Airport

Leaving unruly teens behind

In cities where large numbers of students ride the transit bus to school, transportation agencies and schools need to work together to ensure the safety of bus stops.