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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2012

GO Transit adds system tracker

GO Tracker is a Web tool that provides real-time GO Train departure information right in the palm of the customer's hand. On their mobile device or computer, passengers can view their estimated train departure times and platform information on GO’s website.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

CTA route elimination could impact paratransit

Alderman Ameya Pawar vowed to save the route by using surplus funds from a local tax-increment-financing district. The CTA decided to eliminate the route and several others to save $16 million to address overcrowding on popular routes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2012

Mass. college, transit partner for expansion

Williams College is paying for the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority’s pilot expansion of weekday bus service. The project includes a pilot texting option that lets riders notify the bus company of their presence at one of the new "On Demand" bus stops.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2012

U. of Tenn. preparing for new bus system

The new bus system will be named by UT students and tailored to fit the university.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2012

Man who stole U. of Mich. bus had keys

The former driver, who was fired two years before, pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property — a lesser offense than what he was charged with — in October. He is scheduled to be sentenced next month.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2012

NJ Transit improves trans-Hudson access

The emergency bus service will provide transportation options for NJ Transit customers, with access to ferries, light rail and employment in Hoboken, Weehawken, Jersey City and Manhattan.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

SORTA, Ky. transit offering discount passes to colleges

Making free and discounted rides available to students and faculty at University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Northern Kentucky University, and Gateway Community & Technical College.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2012

ABC re-powers, updates coaches

Work completed at ABC Companies’ Nappanee, Ind., facility. Re-powers can also be completed at the ABC Minnesota and ABC Florida services facilities.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2012

Survey: 67% of users say Detroit bus unreliable

The majority of respondents to a Detroit news survey who rely daily on the bus system described it as “irritating, frustrating and time-consuming.” Sixty-two percent of respondents proposals to build a light-rail system in the city.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2012

Navistar names new VP, marketing, global bus

Bill Schumacher previously served as VP, marketing, for Navistar’s RV group. Prior to joining Navistar, Schumacher ran North and South America customer marketing at NAVTEQ, a Nokia company. He also spent six years in marketing and business strategy consulting.

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