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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

SamTrans unveils first of 10 Proterra all-electric buses

The agency is currently looking to replace the entirety of its fleet with zero-emissions vehicles by 2032.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2017

Q’Straint to supply Quantum, Q’POD securement systems for ABQ Ride’s BRT system

Benefits of the Quantum rear-facing solution include shorter dwell times at stops; little or no involvement of bus operators; less likelihood of operator injury; and fewer instances of operators being placed in awkward working positions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2015

CCW installs Q'Straint's Q'Pod system on Utah buses

The project consisted of removing four seats and installing two Q’Pod stations per bus. Q’Pods are known for being ADA compliant and their stability to reduce the risk of wheelchair tip-overs.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2015

4ONE unveils new Q'POD ADA securement system

The newly redesigned Q’POD by 4ONE has an automotive-quality height-adjustable shoulder belt. The new seatbelt’s sliding mechanisms operate just like those in most cars and gives the wheelchair occupant three inches of up/down movement, which provides greater comfort for varying passenger heights and wheelchair styles.

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ArticlesJanuary 5, 2015

5 Qs: Q'Straint's Jean-Marc Girardin

For 30 years, Q’Straint has remained focused on one vision: to develop the world’s most effective wheelchair passenger safety solutions for public and private transportation. Today, Q’Straint is a global company serving customers in over 50 countries around the world.Jean-Marc Girardin, founder/executive chairman at Q’Straint, talks about how the company’s key innovations shaped the industry and how important family is to the business.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2013

Remote release option

Q'Straint's Velocity XPress is a mechanical remote release option that eliminates the need for electrical integration and makes Q'POD installation retrofits faster and less costly.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2013

Q'Straint unveils 3-point wheelchair securement station

The Q’UBE 3-Point Securement Station features an innovative sliding bumper that provides critical stabilization and tip-over prevention that the ADA requires for 3-Point securement.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2013

Q'Straint to equip L.A. Metro fleet

Q’POD, the first fully integrated wheelchair securement station specifically designed and tested for transit wheelchair passenger transportation, will be installed in the 550 new Xcelsior 40-foot heavy-duty CNG buses recently ordered.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2013

Q'Straint introduces remote release option for Q'POD

The Velocity Xpress system enables drivers to unlock rear restraints for 15 seconds enabling quicker wheelchair securement and better positioning. The remote release minimizes bending by driver/operators, reducing back injuries and improving securement.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2011

Q'Straint debuts Quantum self-securement system

The Quantum is the first and only securement system that secures a wheelchair, without need for driver assistance. Quantum's arms deploy at the press of a button, securing all mobility devices at the wheels.

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