A preliminary analysis of actions taken in response to a general directive by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) shows that hundreds of transit agencies are taking steps to address safety for their workforces. The industry, however, still has work to do to reduce the known risks associated with the potential for assaults on…
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The School Bus Safety Company (SBSC) has announced it has completed the update and re-creation of its Train the Trainer Instructional Course for school bus driver trainers. “The Train the Trainer Instructional Course is an advanced educational course for trainers in the school bus industry. It can be delivered online or from a thumb drive.…
Read More >>New Flyer recently received the Top Participating Company award for 2024 from the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ (CME) Manitoba Consortium for Sustainable Improvement (MCSI). “The MCSI supports continuous improvement, helping manufacturers become industry leaders,” according to a press release. “This award recognizes CME’s partners excelling in fostering LEAN practices aimed at improving efficiency by reducing waste…
Read More >>According to a recent Federal Transit Administration (FTA) report on transit trends, ridership in the United States continues to increase, growing by more than 17% nationwide from 2022 to 2023. “The increase reflects more Americans choosing to take buses, subways, light rail, and other modes to travel to work, school, services, and weekend activities across the country…
Read More >>Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of engine, steering and suspension components for the bus, automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural, industrial, defense, and other industries, has appointed Susan Liddi as chief financial officer. Liddi, who joined Elgin in early 2024, had been the company’s controller. In her new role, Liddi will be responsible for a full range of…
Read More >>The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a grant award of $149.9 million to the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) to help fund construction of the Blue Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in central Indiana. “The 24-mile BRT line will provide fast and frequent public transportation along one of Marion County, Indiana’s…
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The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA-Traverse City, MI) recently had the privilege of distributing $41,200 spread across 100 envelopes to folks in need throughout BATA’s service area. This special activity was made possible by an anonymous donor. This is the fifth year in a row BATA has been able to spread holiday magic to the…
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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), a North American subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse, has announced the company finalized the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc., to an affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC (Balmoral), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. The transaction encompasses the entire Sheppard business, including Sheppard’s branded products, production equipment,…
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Just a few days before the end of Prevost’s 100th year, Canada’s largest family-owned motorcoach operator, Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus has reached an agreement with the company for an order of 100 coaches. “The coaches serve to mark the historic milestone and strong partnership between the two companies and will be fulfilled over the coming years,” according to a…
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In full production, U.S. based manufacturers stand ready to churn out fleets of electric buses for K-12 schools, college campuses, and public transportation. Federal, state, and local incentives only sweeten the deal. Now is an excellent time for K-12 “yellow” school buses, college campus transportation, and public transit systems to transition to zero-emission electric buses instead…
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