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Stertil-Koni Welcomes Jeff Sampson As New Regional Sales Manager

November 26, 2023

Stertil-Koni, a provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifts in North America, including bus lifts and truck lifts, recently announced Jeff Sampson has joined the company as regional sales manager. Sampson, who brings more than two decades of capital equipment expertise to his new role, will cover a territory that includes the central United States. He succeeds…

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Laketran Secures Federal Grant For Geauga Transit

November 26, 2023

Laketran, the regional public transit agency serving Lake County, OH, has announced the acquisition of the first federal grant for Geauga Transit since assuming management of the neighboring transit system. “The achievement represents a significant step toward enhancing mobility and accessibility for residents of Geauga County, OH,” according to a press release. “The Federal Transit…

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Bendix Employees Celebrate Milestone In Their Educational Journeys

November 26, 2023

Employees and their families came together for a joyous graduation ceremony in September at the Acuña, Mexico, manufacturing campus of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix). Newly graduating team members accepted diplomas for completing the internal education program offered by Bendix Acuña. Twenty-six graduates represented the 18th consecutive graduating class of the program, which supports employees…

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Pace Celebrates 50-Minute Trips Between Evanston, IL, And O’Hare With Pulse Dempster Line Ribbon Cutting

November 20, 2023

Pace, which serves 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties in northeastern Illinois, welcomed state, county, and local leaders to celebrate the launch of the newest addition to Pace’s growing rapid transit network, the Pulse Dempster Line. The service began daily operations on October 29. Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski welcomed guests…

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Laketran Reports Ridership Is Up 32 Percent After Service Expansion

November 20, 2023

Laketran (Painesville Township, OH) has announced an increase in ridership following the expansion of services earlier this year. Last May, Laketran expanded its Local Route and Dial-a-Ride hours to 5 a.m. – 9 p.m., as well as the doubling of service on Saturdays from two-hour headways to hourly service. Laketran saw a 32 percent ridership…

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‘Next Starts Here’ For Public Transportation Officials As They Prepare For Future Opportunities, Challenges

November 11, 2023

By Harrell Kerkhoff Busline Magazine Editor A full house of interested participants recently gathered in Orlando, FL, for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2023 TRANSform Conference & EXPO. The event brought together 650-plus global suppliers and 11,000-plus industry professionals from 88 countries. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in workshops, experience technical tours, and…

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Victor Valley Transit Authority Celebrates 30 Years Of Service Excellence

October 30, 2023

The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) marked its 30th anniversary with a heartfelt ceremony, underlining the organization’s three-decade commitment to serving the High Desert community. The celebration took place at VVTA’s headquarters on Smoke Tree Street, in Hesperia, CA, on October 20. The highlight of the celebration was the unveiling of a special anniversary bus…

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ZF Unveils Next Generation AxTrax 2 Electric Low-Floor Axle For City Buses

October 27, 2023

ZF showcased its new AxTrax 2 Low-Floor (LF) electric axle for city buses for the first time publicly in North America at the recent 2023 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO, in Orlando, FL. The new axle represents ZF’s latest e-Mobility solution to support the commercial vehicle industry’s transformation toward a more sustainable future. The…

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Pace Reports Its Pulse Dempster Line To Begin Daily Service

October 27, 2023

The newest addition to Pace’s (Arlington Heights, IL) rapid transit network, the Pulse Dempster Line, will begin daily service on Sunday, October 29. “Pulse provides premium transportation with limited stops, modern stations, and frequent service. Pulse Dempster’s purple-branded buses will run every 15 to 20 minutes, ensuring riders along Dempster Street in the northern Chicago…

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ABC Companies Introduces Fleet Refurbishment Program During Recent APTA Expo

October 19, 2023

ABC Companies, a supplier in the transportation industry, introduced its Fleet Refurbishment Program during the APTA Expo 2023, which took place October 9-11, in Orlando. “This groundbreaking solution promises to add years of useful life to your in-service fleet, while offering a budget-friendly and timely alternative to complete vehicle replacements,” according to a press release.…

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