Despite Challenges, BRT Continues to Shine

As it slides toward a respectable mode of U.S. public transportation, bus rapid transit still faces budgetary, political and community-related problems.

Optare selects thermoplastic bumpers

U.K.-based Optare chose a thermoplastic alloy called Kydex for the bumpers on its new Alero bus.

DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses launches new Website

The site provides in-depth information on all of the company's bus and coach brands.

Service demand spikes for Fung Wah competitors

Weekend passengers aiming to travel to Manhattan endured long lines waiting to book tickets on competitor bus services, with many selling out.

METRO Briefs

METRO Briefs

Bus shelter built using soda bottles. Light rail station promised to open on time. Judge rejects MBTA injunction request.

Honolulu suspending services ahead of Friday's hurricane

The Bus and Handi-Van service will operate as normal Thursday but will shut down at midnight and won’t operate Friday, because of expected dangerous weather conditions.

Chicago begins operating hybrid buses

The 22 buses now operating have been phased into service since mid-October and the rest will arrive by summer 2009.

SEPTA Launching Restored Rail Services

The service additions will restore 80% of pre-COVID service on weekdays (up from 77%) and 84% on weekends (up from 63%).