At the October American Public Transit Association (APTA) Expo in Houston, MCI showcased Houston Metro’s newest MCI Commuter Coach, part of a 95-coach order; and displayed its CNG version in tribute to this year’s delivery of 147 CNG Commuter Coaches to New Jersey Transit.
Patrick Scully, MCI executive vice president of sales and Marketing, welcomed Tom Lambert, CEO, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County; and Gilbert Garcia, chairman, Houston Metro to the MCI booth, presenting them with a canvas photo portrait of their newest MCI Commuter Coach. All together Houston Metro operates 300 MCI Commuter Coaches.
MCI booth events included a press briefing with MCI CEO and President Rick Heller, who gave an overview of how MCI’s Quality-at-the-Source initiatives are leading to higher-quality coaches and a safer workplace.
A record-breaking 800 exhibitors attended APTA Expo, which was expected to draw more than 12,000 attendees from 65 countries.