The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA), based in Hesperia, CA, marked a major milestone in sustainable public transportation recently with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling 13 new hydrogen fuel cell buses, an interim hydrogen fueling station, and the agency’s new branding. “The event brought together local, regional, and state leaders, industry partners, and members of…
For nearly a century, Blue Bird has built its reputation on one unwavering commitment: the safety of the students, drivers and communities it serves. That legacy of leadership continues with the introduction of driver airbags as standard equipment on all Blue Bird Vision school buses. “For the first time in student transportation history, new Blue…
As more employers are examining their workplace health protocols to minimize the risk of airborne infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, AIHA — the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community — announced the launch of…
Say goodbye to shattered glass and graffiti at bus shelters with clear, coated polycarbonate (PC) glazing from SABIC Functional Forms. “Compared to glass, SABIC’s LEXAN™ MARGARD™ MR10 Sheet is virtually unbreakable, 50% lighter, and resistant to graffiti, UV, abrasion, paint, and chemicals,” the company said. “Plus, it’s easier to fabricate, transport and install. Coated PC sheet…
The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority has received its first three battery-electric buses from BYD | RIDE, a delivery that represents an important step in Steamship Authority’s journey toward sustainable zero-emission transportation. The milestone was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Falmouth, MA. “We are proud to partner with the Steamship Authority…
BYD (Build Your Dreams) recently delivered its third K9MD battery-electric bus to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). The delivery supports the city’s Sustainability and Climate Action Program, and the goal of having an all-electric, carbon-neutral San Francisco by 2040. As part of the program, Muni ordered 12 battery-electric buses, including three from BYD.…
GILLIG, a manufacturer of heavy-duty, clean-energy transit buses, has announced that it has received the highest-ever score for a battery electric bus tested at Altoona, PA, with a total score of 89.5. The Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Bus Test Program, conducted by the Larson Transportation Institute’s Bus Research and Testing Center, in Altoona, evaluates how…
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), recently announced it has delivered its first battery-electric J4500 coaches in North America, with two battery-electric, zero-emission J4500 CHARGE™ 45-foot coaches going to a California Bay Area operator. “The battery-electric, zero-emission luxury coaches feature spacious interiors with industry-leading legroom, and will complement clean-diesel models…
GILLIG LLC, a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the U.S., announced that 45 transit agencies have chosen to partner with the company to utilize their federal awards, investing in GILLIG’s clean-energy buses. These awards were made possible through Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) annual Buses and Bus Facilities and Low- and No-Emission (Low-No) Vehicle programs.…
ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment in the USA and Canada, continues to expand its equipment lineup with the unveiling of the Turtle Top Odyssey XL S2C, during NLA’s Chauffeur Driven Show. The feature-rich, 41-passenger shuttle bus is available from ABC on both the Freightliner S2C and Ford…
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