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Blue Bird Delivers 20 Vision Electric School Buses to Miami-Dade County

Blue Bird has delivered 20 Vision electric school buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in Florida. 

NYC DOT Completes Northern Boulevard Bus Priority Project

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has completed its Northern Boulevard bus priority project in Queens.

MBTA Orders 80 New Flyer Electric Buses

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has contracted New Flyer of America to supply 80 low-floor battery-electric buses.

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.

ABC Companies Launches North America’s Largest Coach Charging Facility

ABC Companies, Proterra and PG&E have launched North America’s largest coach charging facility in Newark, California. 

Central Ohio Transit Authority Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses

NFI's New Flyer of America will deliver 26 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses to the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).

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. 

Blue Bird to Premiere Next-Gen Electric School Bus at STN Expo West

Electric and low-emission school bus manufacturer Blue Bird will present its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West.

FTA Invests $1.7 Billion in Modernising US Bus Fleets

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded 1.7bn USD to projects investing in cleaner bus fleets…

Miami-Dade Transit Orders 100 NFI Electric Buses

Nova Bus to Cease Bus Production in the US Market

Nova Bus has announced plans to exit the US bus production market and close its Plattsburgh manufacturing and delivery facility by 2025.

Chicago Transit Authority Orders 22 Proterra Electric Buses

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has exercised a contract option to purchase an additional 22 Proterra electric buses.

Rock Region METRO Launches First Electric Transit Buses in Arkansas

Rock Region METRO has unveiled the state of Arkansas' first five Proterra ZX5 Max electric mass transit buses.

US: MARTA to Break Ground on Atlanta's First BRT Route

MARTA and the City of Atlanta have announced a groundbreaking celebration for the region's first bus rapid transit (BRT) line on 15 June. 

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.

Foothill Transit Orders 19 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses from ENC

Blue Bird Opens EV Build-Up Centre to Expand Electric School Bus Production Capacity

Blue Bird Corporation has celebrated the opening of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center in Fort Valley, Georgia. 

Phoenix Public Transit Orders Up to 346 NFI Hydrogen and Hybrid Buses

NFI's New Flyer has been contracted to supply six hydrogen fuel cell and 20 hybrid buses to the Phoenix Public Transit Department (PTD).

CTA Launches Electric Bus Service in South Side Chicago

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has rolled out an all-electric bus service on route 63 in South Side Chicago. 

State Funding to Advance Electrification of San Diego's Bus Fleet

The San Diego MTS has received a TIRCP grant to help advance its bus fleet electrification and maintain the San Diego Trolley Orange Line.

NFI to Supply Up to 100 Xcelsior CHARGE FC Transit Buses in Southern Nevada

Blue Bird Delivers Its Largest Electric School Bus Fleet to Date

Blue Bird has been contracted to supply a fleet of 60 electric school buses for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida.

FTA Recognises 4 Transit Agencies for Sustainability Efforts

FTA has recognised New York's MTA, Minnesota's MVTA, Chicago Transit Authority and Everett Transit for their sustainability efforts.