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2 weeks ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

In response to a federal directive, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) tasked CALSTART with assessing the viability of wireless charging technology for battery electric buses (BEBs) as an alternative to traditional wired systems. As transit agencies face growing pressure to decarbonize fleets, reliable and efficient charging infrastructure is essential.

3 weeks ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

On Your Mark Transportation’s President/CEO Mark Szyperski consults for the public transit, motorcoach, and luxury transportation, so he has definitely seen a bus operation or two. In our latest edition of METROspectives, Mark joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the need for bus operations to be prepared for emergencies, including fires, tornados, and earthquakes. Topics include:The percentage of bus operations who are prepared. Tips for setting up a plan.

1 month ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

View Photo Gallery San Antonio's OK TOURS and Peter Pan Bus Lines of Springfield, Mass. were recently named Innovative Operator of the Year and Motorcoach Operator of the Year, respectively. Here's a look at the people behind the operation and more. Create your free Bobit Connect account to bookmark content. The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.

1 month ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

Still in the first year on the job, Fred Ferguson, President/CEO of the American Bus Association, just recently helmed his first Marketplace, which was coincidentally held the day the new Administration announced its plans to implement tariffs on countries including Canada and Mexico. In our latest edition of METROspectives, Ferguson joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the impact those tariffs would have on the industry, his reflections on his first Marketplace, and more.

1 month ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

Operating with a clear mission to provide exemplary services for its customers, Peter Pan Bus Lines of Springfield, Mass., has been a reputable and reliable line run and charter transportation company since 1933. As a family-owned and operated business now in its fourth generation, the company is built on a foundation of trust, integrity, and commitment to excellence. This legacy extends to its employees, with tenure ranging up to 54 years, reflecting a culture of loyalty and dedication.