Federal crackdown targets CDL training fraud, expands veterans’ licensing pathways
Federal officials target noncompliant CDL training schools while expanding licensing waivers designed to help military veterans enter commercial driving careers.
UMA files complaint accusing transit agency of charter violations
Two Pennsylvania charter companies allege public transit agencies improperly provided event transportation, costing private operators significant revenue and opportunities.
Trump Administration drops appeals, moves to rescind Biden-Era greenhouse gas rule
The Trump administration rescinds a Biden-era greenhouse gas rule after court challenges, with Republican lawmakers praising the move as stopping federal overreach.
Operators get advice about charter service notices from transit agencies
Motorcoach operators have important protections against having to compete with local transit agencies under the Federal Transit Administration’s Charter Service Rule.
Operators need to know…
Federal infrastructure funds for electric school buses continue to dwindle
A markup of the bipartisan agreement on the $1.2 trillion transportation and energy infrastructure legislation reveals that new electric school bus purchases could be funded…
Transportation expert outlines unprecedented federal green school bus funding opportunities
The timing for Suzanne Sullivan’s Green Bus Summit discussion on the current federal prioritization of electric school buses couldn’t have been better.
A day after…
Federal funding helps scheduled service from rural to urban areas
Did you know there’s a grant that allows you to schedule service from rural areas to urban ones? The 5311 (f) is a federal funding…
New Flyer unveils continent’s first automated transit bus
New Flyer has unveiled North America’s first automated transit bus, which is undergoing testing at a Robotic Research facility in Maryland.
Private operators challenge states to share CARES Act transit funds
With Congress deadlocked over a new COVID-19 relief package that could include $10 billion in loans and grants to the private motorcoach industry, some operators…
Federal BUSREGS Act introduced to stem flow of an “endless stream of regulations”
Federal legislation designed to streamline the regulation of passenger carriers was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in December by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA).…