NFI Increases the Range of Its Xcelsior CHARGE NG Electric Bus

NFI's subsidiary, New Flyer of America, has extended the range of its articulated Xcelsior CHARGE NG electric bus by 30%. 

Ebusco Introduces Bi-Directional Energy Storage and Charging Solution

At Busworld Europe, Ebusco has introduced Ebusco Energy FLEX: a flexible bi-directional energy storage and charging solution.

Busworld: Karsan Presents Developments in Autonomous Bus Platooning

At Busworld 2023, Karsan is presenting its technological innovations, including developments in platooning and remote driving. 

NFI to Procure ABS Batteries to Increase Electrification Capacity

NFI has partnered with American Battery Solutions (ABS) to procure battery packs for its electric transit buses and coaches in North America…

Equipmake to Repower 10 Big Bus Tours Double-Decker Buses

Equipmake has been selected by Big Bus Tours to repower 10 double-decker, open-top buses with its electric drivetrain technology. 

Škoda to Supply Electrical Equipment for New Trolleybuses in Sweden

Škoda Group will supply the complete electrical equipment for three trolleybuses being manufactured by Solaris for Landskrona, Sweden.

Daimler Buses to Showcase ADAS Safety Technologies at Busworld Europe

Daimler Buses will showcase a range of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) at Busworld Europe in Brussels.

ADAS Technologies to Enhance Safety for London Buses

TfL has published a new Bus Safety Strategy that outlines its planned actions to achieve Vision Zero in London.

Equipmake to Repower 8 Double-Decker Buses for Newport Transport

Newport Transport has partnered with Equipmake to repower a fleet of eight double-decker buses with electric drivetrain technology. 

Germany: Sono Motors Equips HofBus Hybrid Bus with Solar Technology

Sono Motors has partnered with bus operator, Stadtwerke Hof to equip a Mercedes-Benz Citaro C2 hybrid bus with solar technology.

New York: MTA Trials Automated Wheelchair Securement Device on Buses

New York's MTA has launched a six-month pilot of an automated wheelchair securement device, the Quantum Self Securement Station.

New York's MTA Activates More Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has activated automated bus lane enforcement (ABLE) cameras on the Q58 bus route in Queens. 

Philadelphia's SEPTA Pilots Onboard Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras

SEPTA has become the latest transit agency to pilot Hayden AI's camera-assisted bus lane and stop enforcement technology. 

FTA Awards 11.6 Million to Fund Transit Bus Automation Projects

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced 11.6 million USD in funding to support six transit bus automation research projects.

MAN and Mobileye Collaborate on Automation of City Buses

MAN Truck & Bus is collaborating with Mobileye to develop higher levels of automation for its European city buses.

MAN to Trial Autonomous Electric City Bus in Munich

MAN has confirmed plans to test an autonomous electric city bus in Munich from 2025 as part of the city's MINGA project.

Milton Transit to Operate Canada’s First Repowered Electric Bus

Milton Transit is converting Canada's first mid-life diesel bus to electric power through MTB Transit Solutions' repowering programme.

Washington Metro to Deploy Onboard Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras

Washington Metro is adding automated cameras to buses to keep unauthorised vehicles out of bus lanes and bus stop areas.

Hayden AI Launches Bus Stop Enforcement Solution

CAVForth Autonomous Bus Service to Launch in Scotland on 15 May

The CAVForth autonomous bus service will launch on 15 May 2023 in East Scotland, using five Alexander Dennis Enviro200AV buses.

Netherlands: VDL Completes Bus Battery Refurbishment Project in Eindhoven

VDL has completed Europe's first large-scale battery refurbishment project, fitting 43 electric buses in Eindhoven with modernised batteries…

Transport for Greater Manchester Trials Real-Time Bus Information Boards

Transport for Greater Manchester is installing real-time bus information in locations such as the city centre and NHS hospitals. 

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.