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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2012

Canada puts Niagara buses into service

The total cost of the completed WEGO Visitor Transportation System will be $50 million. The Harper Government will contribute up to $25 million and the Government of Ontario will contribute $25 million.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

TTC driver calms riders while trapped by power line collapse

Was praised for keeping 29 passengers safely on her bus after a crane collapsed on the street, trapping the bus under a fallen pole and surrounding it with live electrical wires.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

FAAC to showcase cutting edge bus simulator

To demo MB-2000 Bus Simulator in BusCon’s exhibit hall September 11 to 12, 2012. The MB-2000 features a variety of visual display options designed to closely replicate the driving environment for training purposes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

U. of Mich.-Flint revamps bus, adds route

Repainted the shuttle bus that serves the campus. The bus will begin traveling the Mass Transportation Authority’s Downtown/Campus Route 14.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

U. of Nebraska-Lincoln may extend transit fee

University also launches car sharing partnership with Zipcar.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2012

Record 74K bus, truck inspections conducted

Emphasized a back-to-the-basics focus, with special attention paid toward braking systems and hours-of-service, the top ranking violation categories for vehicles and drivers, respectively.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2012

Winnipeg driver charged with assaulting passenger

Police said after cautioning the woman for putting her feet up on a seat and for falling asleep a physical altercation ensued when it is alleged the driver tried to remove her from the bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2012

Calif.’s Omnitrans launches rebranding

Will unveil new logo, slogan, fleet graphics, bike racks and mascot.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Veolia renews Indiana's TRANSPO contract

Over the next three years Veolia will be implementing additional programs that will focus on both safety and customer service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Utah Transit proposing big changes to bus routes

Plans include changing all of its bus routes in Utah County — and many in Salt Lake City — to allow better connections with the new FrontRunner commuter rail section between Salt Lake City and Provo that is scheduled to open in December.

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