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MTS to Launch Electric BRT Route in San Diego’s South Bay

MTS to Launch Electric BRT Route in San Diego’s South Bay

San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has received the green light to launch a fully-electric service on the Iris Rapid BRT route.

UK Government to Establish Bus Centre of Excellence

UK Government to Establish Bus Centre of Excellence

The DfT is investing 815k GBP to establish a national Bus Centre of Excellence, alongside 3 million GBP for new electric buses in Leicester.

Wales: New Electric Buses Launched for TrawsCymru T1

Wales: New Electric Buses Launched for TrawsCymru T1

Transport for Wales (TfW) has unveiled a fleet of electric buses to operate on the TrawsCymru T1 route between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth.

Volvo Buses to Cease Production of Complete Buses in Europe

Volvo Buses to Cease Production of Complete Buses in Europe

Volvo Buses is changing its business model in Europe, resulting in the closure of its bodybuilding factory in Wroclaw, Poland.

Germany: Hamburg Orders up to 350 Electric Buses

Germany: Hamburg Orders up to 350 Electric Buses

Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) has awarded a framework contract to MAN Truck & Bus and Daimler Buses for up to 350 electric buses.

Scotland: Mellor Delivers Sigma 8 Electric Buses in Ayrshire

Scotland: Mellor Delivers Sigma 8 Electric Buses in Ayrshire

Mellor has delivered the first two Sigma 8 electric buses to local operator, Shuttle Buses in North Ayrshire, Scotland. 

ZECT Report Outlines Requirements for Decarbonising Coach Travel

ZECT Report Outlines Requirements for Decarbonising Coach Travel

The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) has outlined requirements for maintaining affordable coach travel with zero-emission vehicles.

Romania: 20 Karsan e-JEST Electric Buses Ordered for Aiud and Siret

Romania: 20 Karsan e-JEST Electric Buses Ordered for Aiud and Sir...

Karsan’s Romanian distributor, Anadolu Automobil has won two tenders to supply a total of 20 e-JEST electric buses

Scotland: 41 Yutong Electric Buses Delivered to McGill’s

Scotland: 41 Yutong Electric Buses Delivered to McGill’s

Pelican Bus & Coach has delivered an additional 41 Yutong electric buses to McGill’s Bus Group for operation in Scotland. 

$65.6 Million in FTA Funding to Support BRT in Austin, Texas

$65.6 Million in FTA Funding to Support BRT in Austin, Texas

The FTA has granted 65.6 million USD to CapMetro to help establish bus rapid transit (BRT) services in Austin, Texas.

US: DART’s First Long-Range Electric Bus Enters Service

US: DART’s First Long-Range Electric Bus Enters Service

Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) first long range electric bus has begun regular revenue service on Route 20.

Washington Metro Breaks Ground on New Electric Bus Facility

Washington Metro Breaks Ground on New Electric Bus Facility

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has commenced construction on an electric bus facility at its Bladensburg Garage.

FlixBus to Expand Coach Network in North of England

FlixBus to Expand Coach Network in North of England

FlixBus has partnered with Belle Vue to expand its coach network across the north of England, with the addition of a MAN Neoplan Tourliner.

US: VIA to Deploy 8 Electric Buses in San Antonio

US: VIA to Deploy 8 Electric Buses in San Antonio

VIA Transit has debuted eight 40-foot GILLIG electric buses to provide more sustainable public transport options in San Antonio, Texas. 

Yutong to Deliver 800 Electric and CNG Buses to Uzbekistan

Yutong to Deliver 800 Electric and CNG Buses to Uzbekistan

Yutong has commenced delivery of 300 Yuwei E12 electric buses and 500 CNG buses ordered for Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Société de transport de Montréal Trials New Bus Detour Tool

Société de transport de Montréal Trials New Bus Detour Tool

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and Transit are trialling a new tool to help passengers manage detours on its bus network. 

Bus Supplier News

How Does a Brake Tester Work?

How Does a Brake Tester Work?

Totalkare Ltd believes that whilst brake testing may be serious business; it doesn’t have to be expensive.

New Application Tool for Vibration-Resistant Cable Ties Available

New Application Tool for Vibration-Resistant Cable Ties Available

The EVO KR tool makes it quicker and easier to process KR-Series cable ties with the bonus of fully adjustable tension.

From Operator Shortages to Skill Gaps: A State of Public Transit

From Operator Shortages to Skill Gaps: A State of Public Transit

Swiftly's State of Public Transit 2023 report analysed operator shortage based on surveys of more than 100 transit agencies.

The Best Equipment for Mixed Fleets

The Best Equipment for Mixed Fleets

Totalkare discusses workshop equipment that works perfectly for every fleet — whether it’s all heavy, all light, or a mixed fleet.

VTC 7270 Presents Unparalleled Service and Safety

VTC 7270 Presents Unparalleled Service and Safety

NEXCOM introduces the new VTC 7270, its latest fanless AI powered in-vehicle telematics computer/5G communication hub.

Blue Solutions and Bluebus Partner with Forsee Power

Blue Solutions and Bluebus Partner with Forsee Power

Blue Solutions and Bluebus have partnered with Forsee Power to develop a 100%-French solid-state battery system.

Prima Industries’ New P422 & P421 Interior Light Fittings

Prima Industries’ New P422 & P421 Interior Light Fittin...

PRIMA Industries' new P421 and P422 models offer combined air and light diffusers, with a distinguishable and unique style.

Meeting with New Commercial Director Europe at Comeca

Meeting with New Commercial Director Europe at Comeca

Comeca, a company specialising in electrical solutions, has announced the appointment of Marion Birkel, new Commercial Director in Europe.

Sqills to Attend the Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan

Sqills to Attend the Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan

Sqills will attend the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from 28 March to 31 March 2023.

Large Fleets Can Still Be Eco-Friendly — Here’s How

Large Fleets Can Still Be Eco-Friendly — Here’s How

Totalkare details the work that large fleets can do to stay eco-friendly if they are worried about environmental impact.

PSI Presents Industrial Software Intelligence at Hannover Messe

PSI Presents Industrial Software Intelligence at Hannover Messe

The PSI Group will present intelligent software products and AI-based applications at this year's Hannover Messe from 17 to 21 April 2023.

Bledsystem Transfer Training Successfully Started at ATM Milano

Bledsystem Transfer Training Successfully Started at ATM Milano

Bledsystem transfer training to ATM's training and management team has successfully started this past December.

Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies Roof Working Platforms to DVG

Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies Roof Working Platforms to DVG

Pfaff Verkehrstechnik recently supplied height-adjustable roof working platforms to DVG to maintain and repair its bus fleet.

Join Switchio at Transport Ticketing Global 2023

Join Switchio at Transport Ticketing Global 2023

Meet Switchio at Transport Ticketing Global on 7-8 March 2023 in Olympia London, the most significant public transport forum event.

CRRC GREENWAY Chooses Forsee Power

CRRC GREENWAY Chooses Forsee Power

Forsee Power is partnering with CRRC GREENWAY, for the supply of lithium-ion NMC high energy battery systems for electric buses and coaches.

Transit Leaders on the State of Public Transit 2023

Transit Leaders on the State of Public Transit 2023

Swiftly recently held its annual webinar, featuring transit leaders discussing the State of Public Transit in 2023.

Bus Fleet

UK Government to Establish Bus Centre of Excellence

UK Government to Establish Bus Centre of Excellence

The DfT is investing 815k GBP to establish a national Bus Centre of Excellence, alongside 3 million GBP for new electric buses in Leicester.

Wales: New Electric Buses Launched for TrawsCymru T1

Wales: New Electric Buses Launched for TrawsCymru T1

Transport for Wales (TfW) has unveiled a fleet of electric buses to operate on the TrawsCymru T1 route between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth.

Germany: Hamburg Orders up to 350 Electric Buses

Germany: Hamburg Orders up to 350 Electric Buses

Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) has awarded a framework contract to MAN Truck & Bus and Daimler Buses for up to 350 electric buses.

Scotland: Mellor Delivers Sigma 8 Electric Buses in Ayrshire

Scotland: Mellor Delivers Sigma 8 Electric Buses in Ayrshire

Mellor has delivered the first two Sigma 8 electric buses to local operator, Shuttle Buses in North Ayrshire, Scotland. 

Romania: 20 Karsan e-JEST Electric Buses Ordered for Aiud and Siret

Romania: 20 Karsan e-JEST Electric Buses Ordered for Aiud and Sir...

Karsan’s Romanian distributor, Anadolu Automobil has won two tenders to supply a total of 20 e-JEST electric buses

Scotland: 41 Yutong Electric Buses Delivered to McGill’s

Scotland: 41 Yutong Electric Buses Delivered to McGill’s

Pelican Bus & Coach has delivered an additional 41 Yutong electric buses to McGill’s Bus Group for operation in Scotland. 

US: DART’s First Long-Range Electric Bus Enters Service

US: DART’s First Long-Range Electric Bus Enters Service

Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) first long range electric bus has begun regular revenue service on Route 20.

US: VIA to Deploy 8 Electric Buses in San Antonio

US: VIA to Deploy 8 Electric Buses in San Antonio

VIA Transit has debuted eight 40-foot GILLIG electric buses to provide more sustainable public transport options in San Antonio, Texas. 

Yutong to Deliver 800 Electric and CNG Buses to Uzbekistan

Yutong to Deliver 800 Electric and CNG Buses to Uzbekistan

Yutong has commenced delivery of 300 Yuwei E12 electric buses and 500 CNG buses ordered for Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Solaris to Deliver 100 Hybrid Buses to Sardinia

Solaris to Deliver 100 Hybrid Buses to Sardinia

Solaris has been awarded a contract to deliver 100 Urbino 12 hybrid buses to Cagliari, capital of Sardinia.

US: SEPTA Orders 10 NFI Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses

US: SEPTA Orders 10 NFI Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has ordered 10 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, from NFI.

Sweden: Svealandstrafiken Orders an Additional 23 Ebusco Electric Buses

Sweden: Svealandstrafiken Orders an Additional 23 Ebusco Electric...

Ebusco has signed a new contract with Svealandstrafiken for the delivery of up to 64 13.5-metre electric buses.

Yutong Delivers First Electric City Bus to Saudi Arabia

Yutong Delivers First Electric City Bus to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's first electric city bus, a Yutong E11 pro, has commenced operations in Jeddah in line with the nation's Vision 2030 plan.

First Bus to Deploy an Additional 117 Wrightbus Electric Buses

First Bus to Deploy an Additional 117 Wrightbus Electric Buses

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a 25.3 million GBP investment to support the production of 119 Wrightbus electric buses

Transdev Deploys 3 Electric Buses in Auckland

Transdev Deploys 3 Electric Buses in Auckland

Transdev has added three Yutong E13 electric buses to its public transport fleet in Auckland, New Zealand.

Canada: Oakville Transit Unveils Its First Electric Buses

Canada: Oakville Transit Unveils Its First Electric Buses

Oakville Transit has unveiled its first Karsan e-Jest electric buses, which will operate in Oakville, Ontario. 

Videos

Masabi’s Fare Payments Industry Day and EZfare Summit

Fare payments professionals and EZfare ‘family’ gathered in Columbus, OH on October 3, 2022 for a unique convention.

Bus Infrastructure

MTS to Launch Electric BRT Route in San Diego’s South Bay

MTS to Launch Electric BRT Route in San Diego’s South Bay

San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has received the green light to launch a fully-electric service on the Iris Rapid BRT route.

$65.6 Million in FTA Funding to Support BRT in Austin, Texas

$65.6 Million in FTA Funding to Support BRT in Austin, Texas

The FTA has granted 65.6 million USD to CapMetro to help establish bus rapid transit (BRT) services in Austin, Texas.

Washington Metro Breaks Ground on New Electric Bus Facility

Washington Metro Breaks Ground on New Electric Bus Facility

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has commenced construction on an electric bus facility at its Bladensburg Garage.

Australia: Zenobē and Ventura to Deliver All-Electric Bus Depot in Victoria

Australia: Zenobē and Ventura to Deliver All-Electric Bus Depot i...

Ventura Bus has contracted Zenobē to install charging infrastructure for its fully electric Ivanhoe bus depot in Victoria, Australia.

TfL to Install More than 300 Real-Time Bus Information Boards

TfL to Install More than 300 Real-Time Bus Information Boards

Transport for London (TfL) is installing more than 300 new real-time bus countdown signs to make bus travel easier across the UK capital. 

LA Metro to Construct Bus Priority Lanes along Florence Avenue

LA Metro to Construct Bus Priority Lanes along Florence Avenue

LA Metro has announced updated plans to implement bus priority lanes along Florence Avenue in Los Angeles.

US: Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign Delivers Positive Results

US: Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign Delivers Positive Results

New York's MTA has revealed positive results from six months of data evaluating the Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign.

UK: East Yorkshire Buses to Construct New Scarborough Bus Depot

UK: East Yorkshire Buses to Construct New Scarborough Bus Depot

UK: East Yorkshire Buses has announced plans to build a future-proofed bus depot on Taylor Way in Scarborough.

BC Transit to Commence Construction for Electric Bus Infrastructure

BC Transit to Commence Construction for Electric Bus Infrastructu...

BC Transit will commence infrastructure upgrades at its Victoria Gorge Road location from April 2023 to prepare for its first electric buses.

Canada: BC Transit to Launch RapidBus Service to Downtown Victoria

Canada: BC Transit to Launch RapidBus Service to Downtown Victori...

BC Transit has announced that its RapidBus service between the West Shore and Downtown Victoria will launch on 10 April. 

Wrightbus Plans Hydrogen Production Facility at Ballymena Factory

Wrightbus Plans Hydrogen Production Facility at Ballymena Factory

Wrightbus is partnering with Hygen Energy to deliver a 'green hydrogen' production facility at the bus manufacturer's Ballymena headquarters.

Scandinavia’s Largest Electric Bus Depot Opens in Denmark

Scandinavia’s Largest Electric Bus Depot Opens in Denmark

Danish transport operator, Tide Bus, has opened Scandinavia’s largest electric bus depot in Aalborg, Denmark. 

UK: Newcastle City Council to Introduce New Bus Priority Measures

UK: Newcastle City Council to Introduce New Bus Priority Measures

Newcastle City Council has announced that new bus priority measures are set to be installed on Gosforth High Street.

EMT Madrid to Launch Its First BRT Line

EMT Madrid to Launch Its First BRT Line

EMT Madrid has announced that its first bus rapid transit (BRT) service will begin operations from May 2023. 

Canada: STM to Extend Pie-IX BRT in Greater Montréal

Canada: STM to Extend Pie-IX BRT in Greater Montréal

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has launched a call for tenders for an extension of the Pie-IX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route.

Kinetic Upgrades Bus Depots to Support Electric Buses in Melbourne

Kinetic Upgrades Bus Depots to Support Electric Buses in Melbourn...

Kinetic has unveiled new electrification upgrades at its Sunshine West and Heatherton bus depots in Melbourne.

All the Latest News

Australia: Zenobē and Ventura to Deliver All-Electric Bus Depot in Victoria

Australia: Zenobē and Ventura to Deliver All-Electric Bus Depot i...

Ventura Bus has contracted Zenobē to install charging infrastructure for its fully electric Ivanhoe bus depot in Victoria, Australia.

TfL to Install More than 300 Real-Time Bus Information Boards

TfL to Install More than 300 Real-Time Bus Information Boards

Transport for London (TfL) is installing more than 300 new real-time bus countdown signs to make bus travel easier across the UK capital. 

US: FlixBus and Greyhound Integrate Booking and Technology Services

US: FlixBus and Greyhound Integrate Booking and Technology Servic...

Greyhound and FlixBus have now fully integrated their technology and booking services to provide an extended intercity bus network.

LA Metro to Construct Bus Priority Lanes along Florence Avenue

LA Metro to Construct Bus Priority Lanes along Florence Avenue

LA Metro has announced updated plans to implement bus priority lanes along Florence Avenue in Los Angeles.

US: Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign Delivers Positive Results

US: Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign Delivers Positive Results

New York's MTA has revealed positive results from six months of data evaluating the Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign.

Roam Partners with Hitachi to Electrify Transport in Africa

Roam Partners with Hitachi to Electrify Transport in Africa

Electric vehicle developer, Roam is collaborating with Hitachi Europe to rollout accessible electric transport in Africa.

UK: East Yorkshire Buses to Construct New Scarborough Bus Depot

UK: East Yorkshire Buses to Construct New Scarborough Bus Depot

UK: East Yorkshire Buses has announced plans to build a future-proofed bus depot on Taylor Way in Scarborough.

Ticketing and Mobility Experts Gather for Transport Ticketing Global

Ticketing and Mobility Experts Gather for Transport Ticketing Glo...

Transport Ticketing Global, the largest public transport event for smart ticketing, returns to London, 7–8 March 2023. What can you expect?

Scotland: Stagecoach Unveils 27 Electric Buses in Ayrshire

Scotland: Stagecoach Unveils 27 Electric Buses in Ayrshire

Stagecoach West Scotland has unveiled 27 electric buses to expand its fleet of electric vehicles operating in the county of Ayrshire.

UK: Warrington to Deploy 105 Electric Buses

UK: Warrington to Deploy 105 Electric Buses

Warrington Borough Council has approved plans to replace Warrington’s Own Buses’ entire fleet of 105 buses with electric vehicles.

India: Switch Mobility Delivers EiV 22 Electric Double Decker Buses to Mumbai

India: Switch Mobility Delivers EiV 22 Electric Double Decker Bus...

Switch Mobility has delivered the first SWITCH EiV 22 electric double decker buses to Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport in Mumbai.

BC Transit to Commence Construction for Electric Bus Infrastructure

BC Transit to Commence Construction for Electric Bus Infrastructu...

BC Transit will commence infrastructure upgrades at its Victoria Gorge Road location from April 2023 to prepare for its first electric buses.

Germany: 12 Solaris Hydrogen Buses to Enter Service in Aschaffenburg

Germany: 12 Solaris Hydrogen Buses to Enter Service in Aschaffenb...

Stadtwerke Aschaffenburg Verkehrs has ordered 12 hydrogen buses from Solaris to operate in Aschaffenburg, Germany. 

UK Government Extends £2 Bus Fare Cap

UK Government Extends £2 Bus Fare Cap

The UK government is providing up to 75 million GBP to keep the single bus fare cap at 2 GBP until the end of June 2023.

Canada: BC Transit to Launch RapidBus Service to Downtown Victoria

Canada: BC Transit to Launch RapidBus Service to Downtown Victori...

BC Transit has announced that its RapidBus service between the West Shore and Downtown Victoria will launch on 10 April. 

UK: Whippet to Expand and Upgrade Its FlixBus Coaches

UK: Whippet to Expand and Upgrade Its FlixBus Coaches

FlixBus' Cambridge-based operating partner, Whippet is investing in 14 MAN Neoplan P20 vehicles to expand and upgrade its fleet of coaches.

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