Solaris Bus & Coach has received orders from ATAC Roma and Gubielo Spa to deliver a total of 354 buses to Rome, Italy. This includes a contract to deliver 110 mild hybrid Urbino 18 buses and an order for 244 Urbino 12 CNG buses. The tender procedures for these vehicles were conducted by the Gubielo […] The post Italy: Solaris to Deliver 354 Buses to Rome appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

Contactless Payments and Ticket Reading: Revolutionizing Transaction Efficiency in Mass Transit Contactless payment systems are transforming the way we travel, and their surge in implementation across various modes of public and commercial transit significantly impacts passengers, agencies and operators. Contactless ticketing offers passengers quick transactions and the convenience of not having to deal with cash […] The post Revolutionising Transaction Efficiency in Mass Transit appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

GILLIG is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell electric bus powered by technology from BAE Systems and Ballard Power Systems. This launch will expand the manufacturer’s zero-emission portfolio to meet the needs of more transit agencies. The GILLIG hydrogen fuel cell bus is currently in development. It aims to provide transit agencies with superior operational range, […] The post GILLIG to Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Transit Bus appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

ZF at Busworld Türkiye 2024: Technologies for Decarbonized, Connected and Safe Passenger Transport Premier unveiling in Türkiye of the AxTrax 2 LF, ZF’s next generation electric axle for low floor city buses. ZF presenting its advanced ADAS safety solutions as Collision Mitigation System (CMS) for city buses also featured Other highlights include ZF’s digital fleet […] The post ZF at Busworld Türkiye 2024 appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

First Bus’ Summercourt depot in Cornwall has become the first bus depot in the UK to offer electric charging to the public. The purpose-built charging hub is a first-of-its-kind in the bus industry, providing direct access to rapid electric charging infrastructure for the public’s electric cars and vans. The site is easily accessible along the A30 […] The post First Bus Opens Public Electric Charging Hub at Summercourt Bus Depot appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

TransLink has identified 20 corridors in Metro Vancouver that need increased bus priority investments to mitigate the impacts of growing traffic congestion. This plan is part of the transit agency’s Bus Priority Vision, which identifies solutions to improve bus efficiency and make services more reliable. By implementing more bus speed and reliability measures, TransLink plans […] The post TransLink Identifies 20 Corridors in Metro Vancouver for Bus Priority appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

Daimler Buses has entered into a strategic partnership with battery systems specialist, BMZ Poland to develop and supply the next generation of batteries for its electric buses. The two companies will further develop the existing NMC3 battery technology to produce the NMC4 generation. The NMC4 batteries will have high energy density to offer a longer […] The post Daimler Buses and BMZ to Develop Next Generation E-Bus Battery appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

PSI presents software solutions for depot and charging management as well as personnel dispatching at the IT-Trans. PSI Transcom GmbH will showcase its AI-based depot and charging management system PSIebus from May 14 to 16, 2024 at IT-Trans in Karlsruhe (booth E30, hall 1), which creates a digital workflow for processes in the depot and […] The post PSI Transcom at IT-Trans in Karlsruhe 2024 appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

Métropole Rouen Normandie has ordered 15 Ebusco 3.0 18-metre electric buses via the UGAP public purchasing centre. From 2025, this delivery will bring the total number of Ebusco buses operating in Rouen, France to over 100. They will join four Ebusco 2.2 buses already in service, as well as an additional 85 Ebusco 3.0 buses […] The post France: Rouen Orders 15 Ebusco 3.0 Articulated Electric Buses appeared first on Bus-News ..read more

IndyGo has unveiled its articulated electric bus manufactured by RIDE (formerly BYD) to operate on the new Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route. These 60-foot battery-electric buses are set to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution in Indianapolis, Indiana. To further reduce emissions, IndyGo will produce a portion of the daily energy required […] The post US: IndyGo Unveils Purple Line BRT Electric Buses appeared first on Bus-News ..read more