Canada: TransLink Study to Evaluate EV Charging from Transit-Generated Energy

TransLink's new study will explore the use of excess energy from Vancouver's SkyTrain and trolleybus systems to charge electric vehicles.

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.

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. 

US: FlixBus and Greyhound Integrate Booking and Technology Services

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

Autonomous CAVForth2 Bus Trial Extended in Edinburgh

Alexander Dennis will continue working with Fusion Processing Ltd to develop autonomous bus technology for the CAVForth2 project.

Belgium: Transit Signal Priority to Aid Buses in Wallonia

Transport En Commun (TEC) and Yunex Traffic are implementing a transit signal priority system for buses and trams in Wallonia, Belgium.

First Bus Launches Electric Autonomous Bus Service in Oxfordshire

First Bus has commenced operations of a zero-emission autonomous bus on public roads near Didcot and Abingdon in Oxfordshire, UK.

FlixBus to Test Two Prototype Electric Coaches

Under a partnership with Daimler Buses, FlixBus will test two prototype long-distance electric coaches in real operating conditions.

NAVYA and Bluebus Successfully Test Autonom Autonomous Bus

Autonomous mobility developer, NAVYA and bus manufacturer, Bluebus have successfully completed operating trials of the Bluebus Autonom bus.

Daimler Buses and Flix Partner on Electrified Coach Project

The German government is funding an Electrified Coach project, led by Daimler Buses in partnership with research institutes and Flix SE.

Houston METRO to Retrofit Electric Shuttle Bus with Autonomous Technology

Houston METRO has contracted Perrone Robotics to provide its autonomous vehicle (AV) kit for the 'METRO Shuttle Bus of the Future'.

Want to Drive in a Bus Lane? Fine!

Bus lanes are an effective means of improving service reliability, as long as transit agencies can enforce the corresponding legislation.

AI Technology to Improve Transport for Wales Bus Network

Transport for Wales (TfW) has partnered with Cityswift to use AI technology to improve its bus network across Wales.

UK: National Express to Trial Mirrorless Coaches

UK coach operator, National Express is trialling mirrorless coaches to enhance the safety of its services.