A Look at New Flyer's Automated Bus
New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland.
New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland.
The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.
This new cash-free, contactless, and COVID-safe mobile ticketing app offers an upgrade to current ticketing options by enabling Outrider passengers to purchase and display tickets directly on their smartphones.
While the much-needed initial rounds of emergency funding through the CARES Act and CRRSAA provided transit agencies across the nation with relief, transit funding needs continue to grow due to ongoing losses of ridership, fare revenue, and state and local tax revenue.
The 32,000-square-foot, two-story facility will house OCTA’s Emergency Operations Center, Central Communications, Field Operations, Information Systems, and Security and Emergency Preparedness functions.
He became GM of Transdev’s Foothill Transit operations and maintenance contract in 2014.
Overall, the paper looks at the changing role of public transit agencies as they look to expand their network to increase mobility options in the communities they serve.
Marathon's DiscStar air disc brake rotors feature an optimized venting design and maximized heat sink to further enhance thermal resistance properties.
The results portray a fascinating picture of global transit trends, comparing 2019 and 2020 — how people move around their cities, the impact of COVID-19 on public transportation use, and riders’ increased demand for mobile payment.
Both WSP VPs will operate out of the firm’s Dallas office.
The order will more than quadruple the agency’s current battery-electric bus fleet, increasing its fleet total from four to 19.
Just as transportation hubs orchestrate the travel of passengers between rail, bus, and other transit options, smart cities employing multimodal transport hubs could organize EV charging within their borders to benefit a wide variety of constituents.
He began his transit career in 1976 as a driver for the Omaha Public School system in Nebraska.
Without additional federal funding many rural and small-urban agencies face major service cuts as CARES Act funding dwindles.
The order adds to RTA’s 2019 purchase of 23 Xcelsior buses and will revitalize its fleet by replacing end-of-life vehicles as part of the agency’s strategic mobility plan.
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