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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 19, 2025

Biz Briefs: Spare, Nova Bus, and More!

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2025

Michigan Transit Agencies Run Nearly 500 Buses on Propane Autogas

With approximately 500 propane transit buses now deployed across more than 15 agencies statewide, Michigan is driving advancements in mobility while reducing environmental impact and operating costs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 26, 2025

Grand Rapids Transit Agency Sees Fuel Savings With Propane

The Rapid in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is using propane buses and seeing substantial cost savings. Propane is 40% less expensive than gasoline, and maintenance costs are lower.

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Transit Dispatchesby Todd MouwJanuary 15, 2025

South Dakota Transit Agencies Clear the Air with Propane Buses

With Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills, western South Dakota is one of the most scenic places in America. Its air is also cleaner, thanks to the recent addition by two regional transit agencies of environmentally friendly and economical buses fueled by propane.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanSeptember 20, 2023

Inside Allegan County's Switch to Propane Transit Buses

Allegan County Transportation is making a change in its bus fleet, as it now operates new buses powered by propane autogas from ROUSH CleanTech. The county plans to save on fuel and maintenance costs, but how will it deal with the challenges that come with propane autogas?

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Articlesby Hillary WeissNovember 21, 2022

Renewable Propane Reduces Emissions, Provides Cost Savings

Ideal for paratransit and on-demand transit fleets, the non-fossil fuel is produced from 100% raw materials, and when paired with an ultra-low NOx engine, brings emission levels to near-zero.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 4, 2022

How CCATS Switched its Paratransit Fleet to Propane and Realized True Savings

What are the benefits and pain points of switching to propane? Randy Cantor, Transportation Services Manager for CCATS in Newport, N.C., joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss his agency’s transition to propane and much more.

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PodcastsAugust 3, 2022

How CCATS Switched its Paratransit Fleet to Propane and Realized True Savings

What are the benefits and pain points of switching to propane? Randy Cantor, Transportation Services Manager for CCATS in Newport, N.C., joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss his agency’s transition to propane and much more.

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Transit DispatchesAugust 10, 2021

Transit Agency Fleets Save Millions by Switching to Propane

Propane is a safe, domestically produced fuel that provides a return on investment.

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ArticlesApril 30, 2020

Transit agencies invest in propane vehicles

Propane autogas, the term used for propane when used in an on-road engine, has both economic and environmental benefits.

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