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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 30, 2025

Biz Briefs: Clean Energy, MCI, and More

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

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Articlesby Todd MouwMay 2, 2025

From Michigan’s Country Roads to City Highways, Propane Vehicles Handle It All

No matter the locale — rural or urban — transit and paratransit vehicles utilizing alternative fuels have to be ready for anything in Michigan’s diverse terrain.

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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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Go!Bus electric vehicles
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 7, 2025

Michigan's The Rapid Welcomes First Fully-Electric Vehicles

New electric vehicles are joining The Rapid’s Go!Bus paratransit fleet in Grand Rapids Michigan.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 3, 2024

Biz Briefs: Tolar, Conduent Transportation, and More

Flow Labs contracted in Seattle, GIRO partners with TTC, and more fill out this week's Biz Briefs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

The Rapid Begins Using RNG

The Rapid has been working to transition its bus fleet away from diesel fuel to lower-emission options since 2017.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 24, 2023

The Rapid Introduces Contactless Payment System in Michigan

Riders can tap and ride across 27 fixed routes, two BRT lines, and six on-demand vehicles using their contactless cards or devices for easier access to its services.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 8, 2022

The Rapid Installs New Active Air Purification Systems

The new air purification units were installed on nearly 70% of buses in The Rapid’s fleet.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 1, 2022

The Rapid Announces Transit App Partnership

The free app offers features to help new and existing customers better understand traveling by bus. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2022

The Rapid Makes Improvements to Silver Line

The change improves customer experience, avoids expensive equipment replacements, and aligns with how people pay fares on other buses in the system.

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