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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 24, 2024

GILLIG Partnering to Add Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

The GILLIG hydrogen fuel cell bus, which is currently in development with BAE System and Ballard Power Systems, will provide transit agencies with zero-emission operational range, rapid refueling capabilities, and reliable performance in diverse climates and terrains.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 24, 2024

L.A. Metro Sees 16th Straight Month of Ridership Growth

Average weekday rail ridership saw a 6.4% increase in boardings over March 2023, surpassing 200,000 boardings for the second time since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 11, 2024

WMATA, Council Partnering to Develop Unified Vision for Transit

The planned partnership builds on recent coordination related to WMATA's FY 2025 financial challenges. It also provides an opportunity for the region to act with urgency to fully address complex, long-term transit needs.

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Safety Cornerby Roger Brereton April 10, 2024

5 Ways AI Will Impact the Bus and Motorcoach Sector

The old joke that you wait ages for one bus and suddenly three come along at once may be consigned to the history bin thanks to developments in artificial intelligence (AI).

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Photo Galleriesby StaffApril 9, 2024

New York MTA Users View the Solar Eclipse

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams had encouraged eclipse viewers to take mass transit to their destinations for safety and congestion relief.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 9, 2024

Report Confirms Public Transit is Good for Northern Virginia’s Environment

The "Climate Benefits of Transit in Northern Virginia" report concludes that while personal vehicles are a major cause of pollution, riding trains and buses can mitigate these emissions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 9, 2024

MBTA Launches Improved Bus Stop Signage Pilot

The bus stop signage pilot comes in advance of anticipated bus service changes to come as part of the Bus Network Redesign Program.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

California's SamTrans Adopts Code of Conduct, Enforcement Policies

The policy supports the District’s commitment to the safety of all transit worker staff, including frontline bus operators and passengers. It's designed to improve rider experience and prevent bus operator harassment.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

FTA Providing $20.5B to Support Transit, Boost Communities

The investments will help people get to work, school, healthcare appointments, and other destinations via subways, light rail, buses, and ferry systems.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 4, 2024

LA Metro Continues Ridership Growth in February

Metro’s February bus and rail ridership combined was at 80.8% of its February 2019 pre-pandemic level. Average weekend ridership in February was 97.2% of pre-pandemic (February 2019) levels and average February weekday ridership was 73.8% of its February 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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