GILLIG Launches Engineering Center, Subsidiary Acquires Select Lightning Assets
With this acquisition, GILLIG aims to expand its electric powertrain engineering capacity as the demand for zero-emission transit solutions continues to increase.
With this acquisition, GILLIG aims to expand its electric powertrain engineering capacity as the demand for zero-emission transit solutions continues to increase.
Last September, the TTC announced it would vastly enhance the visible presence of staff throughout the system, by hiring 130 customer service agents and 30 supervisors at key subway stations, as well as on the bus and streetcar networks.
The work, which was undertaken at UTAC’s approved test facility at Millbrook Proving Ground, confirms an average energy consumption of just 0.67kWh/km across the UK Bus Cycle.
Following the summit in early February, officials in attendance discuss the importance of the event, as well as the changes that resulted from the event.
While it hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, public transit agencies around the nation are seeing ridership slowly return over time.
With their double-deck design, they will maximize passenger capacity on this important commuter connection while cutting out local emissions. They will join two earlier Enviro500EV pilot buses delivered in 2021.
Take advantage of the Early Bird discount and save $200 until April 5 for the inaugural installment of METRO Magazine’s conference, which will be held in conjunction with the Government Fleet Expo & Conference May 7 to 10.
Beginning Feb. 19 at 7 a.m. through early 2025, crews will work to demolish the more than 40-year-old Harlem Blue Line station bus bridge deck and reconstruct a new one in its place.
The acquisition of the new, all-electric bus was made possible through funding from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.
The $4.5 billion capital and operating budget proposal provides a worst-case scenario; however, WMATA’s funding partners are currently working through legislation that may reduce some of the most detrimental fare and service changes proposed.
At North Carolina's Raleigh Convention Center, the United Motorcoach Association welcomed professionals from the motorcoach industry for educational sessions and a show floor featuring equipment suppliers and motorcoach and bus manufacturers.
If the proposed changes are adopted by the King County Council, initial upgrades to the Metro bus network will begin with the Aug. 31 service change alongside the launch of the RapidRide G Line.
The current fareboxes, in use for over 30 years, are being replaced with a more modern, on-board bus operating system that provides riders with an improved user experience.
Upon Administrator Fernandez’s departure from FTA on February 24, FTA Deputy Administrator Veronica Vanterpool will serve as acting administrator.
Cordes & Company, in its capacity as receiver of Lightning eMotors, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of the company for $12.6 million in cash, subject to adjustment.
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