With the theme, “Next Starts Here,” the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) TRANSform Conference & EXPO will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, on October 8-11. The event’s objective is to share the future of public transportation with the world and is billed as public transit’s “premier showcase of technology,…
Read More >>The American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) most recent Transit Savings report shows that individuals who ride on public transportation instead of driving can save more than $13,000 a year, or $1,100 a month, because of significant increases in auto costs and gasoline prices. According to APTA’s Fare Database, monthly public transit fare prices have not increased since…
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Stertil-Koni, a provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifts in North America, has announced that James (Jim) Jaramillo has joined the company as Marketing Manager. Based at Stertil-Koni’s North American headquarters in Stevensville, MD, he brings more than 10 years of top marketing experience to his new role. “With a strong background in content creation, digital media,…
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By Bill Rohr, Client Solutions Manager Supervisor, Kelly Anderson Group Company culture is not just a buzzword, but the lifeblood of any organization, influencing everything from team morale and work quality to the overall brand image. It is a network encompassing behaviors, attitudes, the moral code of the organization, and the dynamics of people’s interactions.…
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Optimal Guidelines For Choosing And Employing Wheelchair Ramps And Securements In Bus Transportation
By Pat Scully, Chief Commercial Officer, Complete Coach Works (CCW) The integration of accessible and inclusive transportation solutions is paramount in ensuring equal opportunities and independence for individuals with mobility challenges. In this pursuit, wheelchair ramps and securements play a pivotal role in making buses accommodating, comfortable and secure for wheelchair users. First and foremost,…
Read More >>The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has announced $9.9 million in grants will go to 22 American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native communities to improve their public transit systems. The competitive grants under FTA’s Tribal Transit Program allow Tribes to buy transit vehicles, upgrade bus facilities, and expand transit options. The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes nearly $46 million in…
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Blue Bird Corporation, a provider of electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 13 electric school buses to the Bowling Green Independent School District (BGISD) in Kentucky. The school district serves approximately 4,400 students in eight schools. BGISD launched a pilot program to expand its school bus fleet with zero-emission vehicles to help advance student…
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CATS, the Capital Area Transit System, of Baton Rouge, LA, has welcomed six BYD | RIDE zero-emission buses to its fleet. With the latest delivery, CATS will soon be operating a total of 15 battery electric BYD | RIDE buses, strengthening its commitment to environmentally friendly public transportation. “Dedicated to connecting passengers to what matters…
Read More >>American Public Transportation Association (APTA) members met on September 14 with key members of the U.S. Congress to emphasize the importance of fully funding their commitment to public transportation authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Both the Senate and House of Representatives have advanced Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 THUD Appropriations bills. “These forward-looking investments are…
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Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), has announced the delivery of two 2024 MCI J4500 coaches to Peoria Charter. This delivery marks a milestone of 60 MCI motor coach deliveries to Peoria Charter over the course of the two companies’ long-standing relationship. “We have had more MCI models in our…
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