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Performance Review
Wednesday, November 14, 2012Pennsylvania’s Act 44 of 2007 requires that all transit providers in the Commonwealth undergo an independent performance review every five years. PennDOT Bureau of Public Transportation personnel working with industry consultants recently completed an Act 44 Performance Review for AMTRAN.
New bus ribbon-cutting
Thursday, October 11, 2012Three diesel electric hybrid buses now in service
(Click here for the full story.)All Day Pass for Kids - $1.00 All Summer
Friday, June 01, 2012AMTRAN offers an All Day Pass for $1.00 all summer for students (6-18). The program begins on June 9 and ends on September 1.
(Click here for the full story.)AMTRAN beta tests new fare collection system for transit industry
Monday, April 02, 2012AMTRAN is partnering with Avail Technologies of State College to develop a “game-changing” new fare collection system which is expected to have a significant impact on the transit industry nationwide.
(Click here for the full story.)Service Improvements
Wednesday, March 23, 2011AMTRAN announced plans to institute service improvements to the bus system based on customer feedback. The changes will take effect beginning June 13.
(Click here for the full story.)Winners in AMTRAN’s "Tell Your Story" Contest
Friday, February 04, 2011As the debate on transportation funding continues in Harrisburg, we asked our customers to tell us why the bus service is important to them. We received more than 100 responses.
(Click here for the full story.)AMTRAN wins Chamber Technology Award
Monday, October 18, 2010AMTRAN recently received a 2010 Technology Award from the Blair County Chamber of Commerce.
(Click here for the full story.)myStop by phone
Monday, January 04, 2010AMTRAN added a new feature to its Smart Bus Project to get real-time bus departure information to customers quickly and easily.
(Click here for the full story.)Smart Bus Project
Wednesday, April 15, 2009After years of planning and procurement, design and development, AMTRAN demonstrated its Smart Bus Project in actual use on April 15.
(Click here for the full story.)Trolleyworks Business Park by AMTRAN
Wednesday, February 18, 2009On February 18, AMTRAN announced Phase I plans for the Trolleyworks Business Park at the site of the former Roaring River Mills.
(Click here for the full story.)AMTRAN adds service
Monday, August 18, 2008AMTRAN is adding service to some of their bus routes.
(Click here for the full story.)AMTRAN exercises option to purchase Roaring River Mills
Thursday, May 01, 2008AMTRAN has executed their option to purchase the Roaring River Mills property.
(Click here for the full story.)AMTRAN launches new website
Friday, March 14, 2008On March 14, AMTRAN launched a new website that is completely re-designed from the ground up.
(Click here for the full story.)AMTRAN options Roaring River Mills
Wednesday, September 19, 2007On September 19, AMTRAN’s Board of Directors made an option offer on the Roaring River Mills property directly across 5th Avenue from their bus garage near Mansion Park.
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