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GreenPower Adds ABC Bus as Authorized Dealer in NY Market - School Transportation News
Los Angeles, Calif. — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emissions electric powered medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today announced a formal…
Polaris Transportation Group Embraces Blockchain Technology
Without question, Polaris' ongoing and increasing investments in technology has created a competitive advantage. It has been a core strength in the company's ability to compete and take market share from the larger, publicly funded competitors.
Cleaning, Screening and Accountability - School Transportation News
When he analyzed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on social distancing and calculated how they would affect passenger capacity on school buses, Josh Crosby realized the new school year would be the strangest…
Krapf COO Jim Folkes Announces Retirement - School Transportation News
Editor's note — The following announcement is from Blake Krapf, chief executive officer of the Krapf Group: WEST CHESTER, Pa. — It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our friend and colleague, Jim Folkes…
New study by Sam Schwartz finds no link between COVID-19 and public transportation
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City A new study, countering others coming to the opposite conclusion, found that mass transit played no significant part in the spread of…
Samsara and Edulog Announce Integrated Solution for Student Transportation - School Transportation News
As the academic year starts amid COVID-19 concerns, school districts around the country are being challenged to provide students with safe, reliable access to learning opportunities. While 74% of the nation's largest school districts have chosen…
How have transportation ballot initiatives fared during the pandemic?
Regional ballot initiatives are a powerful tool localities can use to raise funding for transportation projects, especially in the face of uncertain federal funding. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis are creating a different landscape for…
These are 9 hot startups that will influence the future of travel and logistics after COVID-19, according to Europe's Target Global
The pandemic has disrupted how people travel, accelerating trends such as e-bikes and scooters while forcing innovation in cars and delivery. Venture capital investors funds piled $11.8 billion into the wider sector of mobility in the first three…
Comments Sought on Additional Smoking Ban on California School Buses - School Transportation News
The California Office of Administrative Law requested that public comment on proposed language to update the state's prohibition on smoking on school buses be reopened because of a lack of responses. May 18 was the original deadline for comments…
History Center to host virtual program exploring accessible transportation in Western Pennsylvania
The Senator John Heinz History Center will trace the roots of advocacy, innovation and change that led to accessible transportation in Western Pennsylvania as part of a virtual program, “Exclusion to Autonomy: The History and Future of…
Researchers gain new insights on river dynamics
by Harrison Tasoff, University of California - Santa Barbara A river's only consistent attribute is change. As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus remarked, 'No man ever steps in the same river twice.' Although this dynamic nature is often out of…
Mumbai Road march to highlight the state of public transportation undeveloped roads
City-based NGO Mumbai March is launching a new movement on October 2, Road March, to highlight the state of Mumbai's public infrastructure and start a discussion on the undeveloped roads in the civic body's Development Plan (DP). The team has…
Austin Voters To Decide On Two Ballot Measures That Would Fund Transportation Improvements
In addition to several City Council races, a U.S. Senate seat and the presidential race, Austin voters must decide whether to invest billions of dollars into the future of the region's transportation system. Proposition A would direct a new…
American, United to furlough 32,000 as time runs out on aid
, Government and politics, General news, Coronavirus, Government aid for industry, 2019-2020 Coronavirus pandemic, Legislature,, Labor negotiations, Emergency management, Transportation industry regulation, Passenger airlines, Air travel…
'Clothing Care' And 'Shoe Butlers'- This Is What The Car Cabin Of The Future Could Look Like
The car of the future is an extension of your home, according to Hyundai. The Korean auto manufacturer unveiled a concept cabin design that looks not at all like the snug second row interior you usually find in today's cars and SUVs and more like…
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