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Greyhound launches 'America 250' buses celebrating nationwide travel and connectivity |
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Greyhound unveiled four commemorative buses as part of its "America 250 Fleet," celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary and the role of
intercity travel in connecting U.S. communities. | Photo via Bus & Motorcoach News |
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From Bus & Motorcoach News:
Greyhound has unveiled its "America 250 Fleet," four commemorative buses that mark the nation's 250th anniversary and highlight the role of intercity travel in connecting communities across the United States.
The fleet, operated by Greyhound parent company Flix North America, features buses wrapped in a "From Sea to Shining Sea" design inspired by American landscapes, including coastal scenes and open highways. The company said the designs are intended to celebrate travel, exploration and opportunity ahead of nationwide America 250 celebrations.
"From our national parks to historic cities to the communities that connect us, America is meant to be experienced up close," said Kai Boysan, CEO of Flix North America. "With the America 250 Fleet, we invite travelers to explore the country in a way that is accessible, affordable, and most meaningful to them.".........................
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FTA Highlights Funding Priorities at APTA Mobility Conference |
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APTA's 2026 Mobility Conference in Salt Lake City. | Photo: © APTA via Bus-News |
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From Bus-News:
At the APTA 2026 Mobility Conference in Salt Lake City, officials from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) outlined funding priorities for public transport in the US.
Mark Bathrick, Acting Associate Administrator in the Office of Program Management at the FTA, outlined 14.6 billion USD in available apportionments for fiscal year 2026. Funding allocations include support for ferry services, bus networks, low- and zero-emission fleets, rail projects, transit-oriented development and a range of safety and innovation schemes.
Safety was a central theme across the session, particularly in relation to workforce conditions and operational risks. Joseph DeLorenzo, Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight and Chief Safety Officer, noted that data-sharing initiatives with transit agencies had contributed to a reduction in reported assaults on drivers over the past year, the first decline recorded in eight years. However, he also acknowledged an increase in fatigue-related incidents over the past five years, and said..............................
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| Teen Girl Shot Near Oregon Bus Stop, Suspect Arrested |
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Photo: AI generated person in cuffs via School Transportation News |
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From School Transportation News:
A teen girl was shot and injured near a school bus stop in Wood Village, Oregon, leading to the arrest of a 14-year old suspect who fled the scene.
According to the police report, Multnomah County Sheriff's deputies responded around 4:14 p.m. May 15 to reports of a shooting near Northeast 235th Avenue after a school bus driver called 911. When first responders arrived, they found a teenage girl suffering from a gunshot wound.
Deputies immediately began providing life-saving aid until paramedics arrived and transported the girl to a local hospital. Authorities said she was alert and responsive while receiving treatment at the scene.
In an update released a day later, investigators confirmed the teen girl shot is 13 years old and has non-life threatening injuries. Detectives said the circumstances leading up to the shooting and the shooting itself remain under investigation, though.........................
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