Latest United States News
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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.
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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.
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NFI to Supply Up to 100 Xcelsior CHARGE FC Transit Buses in Southern Nevada
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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.
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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.
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New York MTA Orders 116 Xcelsior NFI Buses
New York's MTA has ordered an additional 116 Xcelsior buses from NFI subsidiary, New Flyer of America for New York City Transit (NYCT).
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NFI to Supply 24 Additional CNG Buses in Southern Nevada
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has exercised options to purchase 24 additional Xcelsior CNG transit buses.
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Sonoma County Orders 10 Proterra Electric Buses
Sonoma County in Northern California has purchased ten battery-electric Proterra transit buses to replace ten compressed natural gas vehicle…
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$1.7 Billion in Funding to Modernise US Transit Fleets
The FTA has announced nearly 1.7 billion USD in funding to help modernise US transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses.
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US: Annapolis Orders 2 BYD K7M Electric Buses
The City of Annapolis, Maryland has purchased two BYD battery-electric K7M buses to start electrifying its fleet.
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Washington Metro Breaks Ground on Northern Bus Garage
Washington Metro has broken ground on a new Northern Bus Garage that will be home to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet.
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US: Repurposed Shipping Containers Charge Electric Buses in Anaheim
The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has doubled its electric vehicle charging capacity using two shipping containers from BP Pulse.
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US: New RIPTA Transit Centre Planned for Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has launched a RFP for the development of a new transit centre in Downtown Providence.
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NFI to Deliver 14 Additional Electric Buses in Central Ohio
NFI's subsidiary, New Flyer of America will deliver 14 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG buses to Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).