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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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Hydrogen bus destroyed in fire at Golden Empire Transit in Bakersfield, Calif.
Golden Empire Transit District's hydrogen bus fueling facility in Bakersfield, Calif., was rocked by explosions and fire early Tuesday, resulting in the destruction of a $1.1 million hydrogen bus and part of the fueling facility. Agency officials reported that buses were being fueled at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported. [Free Link] Bakersfield Californian via Transit Talent: 7-18-2023 Photo: Brandon A. Barrazza
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New York MTA projects 5 consecutive years of a balanced budget
For the first time in more than 20 years, the New York MTA appears to be on stable financial footing for the foreseeable future. The authority projects a balanced budget through 2027 courtesy of new tax revenue, operating efficiencies and planned fare and toll increases. [Free Link] Staten Island Advance via Transit Talent: 7-18-2023 Story and Photo: Erik Bascome
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Drivers, passengers sound alarm about violence on Las Vegas public buses
For the past couple of years, bus operators for the Regional Transportation Commission in Las Vegas have increasingly complained about what they describe as the rising dangers of misbehaving and violent passengers. The RTC says it has invested more than $33 million in safety over the past 3 years. [Free Link] Las Vegas Review-Journal via Transit Talent: 7-19-2023 Story: Ricardo Torres-Cortez | Photo: K.M. Cannon
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Can buses run more efficiently without a schedule? LA Metro wants to find out
LA Metro is testing out a six-month pilot program that focuses on the distance and spacing between different buses on the same line rather than scheduling buses on a fixed timetable. The program, called “Headway Based Operations,” will be tested on one of Metro's most used bus routes. LAist: 7-18-2023 Story: Daniel Martinez | Photo: LA Metro
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Stockton, California
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