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King County Metro electric buses made by GILLIG.
Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2026

Seattle's King County Metro Introduces New Battery-Electric Buses

Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County on February 2.

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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardOctober 29, 2025

Why Transit Leaders Require Better Tools for Operational Clarity In Today’s Tech-Fragmented Environment

Across North America and beyond, transit agency officials are contending with a perfect storm of operational headaches and strategic challenges that hamper daily service and long-term progress.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: ELERTS, Nova Bus, and More

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

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ArticlesJuly 28, 2025

Benefits will be Crucial in Addressing the Transportation Sector’s Growing Labor Needs

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores this two-fold challenge. By 2033, the country is projected to see 1.9 million job openings in transportation and material-moving occupations, a figure higher than the average across all industries.

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Exterior daytime shot of C-TRAN's new campus expansion in Vancouver, Washington.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 16, 2025

How C-TRAN's Mass Timber Campus Expansion Reimagines Transit Infrastructure

See how C-TRAN's eco-conscious campus in Vancouver, Washington, uses mass timber to meet climate goals, support staff, and model future-ready design.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2025

Milwaukee Launches Coach/Bus Operator and Mechanic Apprenticeships

The programs align with Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide recognition of apprenticeships as a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s workforce development strategy.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2025

APTA Announces Bus Roadeo Winners

This year’s competition took place in Austin, Texas, where 75 bus operators, 52 maintenance teams, and 43 combined teams demonstrated their abilities in various driving, safety, and repair scenarios.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2025

Vancouver’s Coast Mountain Bus Partners to Provide Training to Support Neurodivergent Customers

A new 14-minute training video, entitled “Supporting Your Neurodivergent Passengers,” provides current and new operators with facts, figures, and insights about transit customers who are part of the neurodivergent community.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Adding 'Stroller Spot' on Some Bus Lines

The effort is designed to make travel on SEPTA more accommodating to families.

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CTA Train
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 23, 2024

CTA Meets Record-Breaking Workforce Milestone

CTA was able to train 200 new rail operators and hire 1,000 bus operators over the course of 2024.

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