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King County Metro's bus depot with Schunk Transit pantograph charging infrastructure.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 18, 2026

Biz Briefs: King County Metro Taps Schunk Transit Systems for Charging and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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A blue and white graphic with the APTA logo and text reading "New AI Guidance Suite for Public Transit."
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 15, 2026

APTA Launches AI Guidance Suite for Public Transit

The industry group’s new reports provide transit agencies with implementation strategies, governance recommendations, and examples of AI in action.

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Cover photo for METROspectives with HDR's Brian Buchanan
Videosby Alex RomanMay 15, 2026

Managing Complexity: HDR’s Brian Buchanan on Delivering Major Transit Programs

HDR’s transit program management lead discusses the challenges of overseeing large capital projects, adapting to cost and supply chain pressures, and the capabilities agencies need to build for the future.

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Gavel and measures of justice.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 12, 2026

American Bus Association Files Lawsuit Against NYC Over Bus Idling Rules

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, challenges the City’s use of its Citizens Air Complaint program.

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METRO Biz Briefs cover photo
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 11, 2026

STV Launches Power Practice and More in Biz Briefs

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news from SilverRide, Complete Coach Works, and more.

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Cover for Part 2 with AC Transit's Cecil Blandon
PodcastsMay 8, 2026

Bus Tech Talk: Part 2 with AC Transit's Cecil Blandon

In Part 2 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his maintenance team’s work with various types of vehicle, training, augmented reality, and more.

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SEPTA's advertisement for multi-rider feature.
Newsby StaffMay 7, 2026

Philadelphia's SEPTA Introduces Multi-Rider Feature for Contactless Payments

Up until now, this feature was only available when using a SEPTA Key card.

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A Waev Gem vehicle with a ramp deployed.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 7, 2026

ABC Teams with Waev, Knorr-Bremse in Boston Top Biz Briefs

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Steve Goodreau
Articlesby Alex RomanMay 6, 2026

Trackless Rapid Transit: Hype or Viable Option?

Steve Goodreau of WSP explores the technology’s promise, limitations and where it may fit in the evolving transit landscape.

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Terrel Smith
Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMay 4, 2026

Terrel Smith Launches New TransitOne Venture, Focuses on Building Relationships

The company partners with manufacturers such as Kiel Seating, Camira Fabric, and TSI Video, focusing on areas that directly impact both passenger experience and operational performance.

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