ENC Announces The Addition Of Rachel Pereira‬ As Northeast Regional Sales Manager‬‬

ENC® (formerly referred to as ElDorado National California Inc.®), a U.S.-based transit bus manufacturer and subsidiary of Rivaz Inc., has announced that Rachel Pereira has joined ENC as Northeast Regional Sales Manager. “Pereira possesses nearly 15 years of transit industry experience and a proven track record of delivering growth, operational excellence, and trusted partnerships across…

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Pennsylvania Bus Association’s Scholarship Program Winners Announced

The Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Scholarship Awards during the PBA Annual Conference in Glen Allen, VA. “The program was developed to promote higher education goals of our operator members, and their families, whether it be to pursue a college degree or a trade certification,” according to a…

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Will Electric Buses Need More Durable Components?

Remember the Energizer Bunny? It first appeared in a 1980s advertisement featuring an array of toy rabbits playing the drums, and the one powered by Energizer lasted the longest. Today, battery powered buses promise to outlast their diesel-powered counterparts, but what does that mean for parts manufacturers, asks Roger Brereton, of bus and coach steering…

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Historic Contract: New York City Receives Its First Prevost

Prevost, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American motorcoach manufacturer, has announced the delivery of the very first motorcoach to New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This marks the beginning of the largest contract in Prevost’s history. “This is a historic moment. The first coach in a long series, destined…

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DeMitro Appointed To Laketran Board Of Trustees; Pizmoht And McNamee Re-appointed

On June 23, 2025, Laketran (Lake County, OH) swore in three board members during the agency’s monthly meeting after being appointed by the Lake County Commissioners. The Lake County Board of Commissioners appointed Dione DeMitro and re-appointed current trustees Michael Pizmoht and Donna McNamee to new three-year terms on the nine-member board that governs Lake…

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ENC Secures Follow-On Order From Academy Bus For 15 Additional AXESS Transit Buses

ENC (formerly referred to as ElDorado National California Inc.) a U.S.-based transit bus manufacturer and subsidiary of Rivaz Inc., recently announced that Academy Express, LLC (Academy Bus) has placed a follow-on order for 15 additional 40-foot AXESS® clean diesel buses. This second order complements a previous order for 10 buses of the same configuration and expands Academy’s…

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BAE Systems’ Electric Drive System Demonstrates High Fuel Economy In Federal Testing

BAE Systems has announced its Gen3 electric drive system has successfully completed testing at the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Bus Research and Testing Center (BRTC), demonstrating best-in-class fuel economy and emissions results. “Equipped with BAE Systems’ propulsion and accessory power controls, the bus produced an average fuel economy of 6.6 miles per gallon during testing,…

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APTA Announces 2025 Public Transportation Awards, Hall Of Fame Inductees

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently honored 13 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public transportation. The association will also induct six new members into the prestigious APTA Hall of Fame. “The 2025 APTA Awards recognize organizations and leaders in the public transportation industry in North America who…

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