Bonus: Introducing COR Transit, a New Player in U.S. Bus Manufacturing

In this bonus episode of Stop Requested, recorded live at APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 in Chicago, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono sit down with John Walsh, Chief Commercial Officer, and Mike Ammann, Vice President of Transit Division at ABC Companies, to discuss the launch of COR Transit, a new American bus manufacturer. The conversation explores the challenges facing U.S. bus manufacturing, including limited competition, rising costs, long delivery times, and the need to give transit agencies more options. John and Mike share their approach to designing a transit bus from the ground up, emphasizing reliability, safety, and ease of maintenance. They also discuss balancing standardization with customization, leveraging ABC Companies' existing parts and service network, and their plans for prototype development in 2027 and initial vehicle deliveries in 2028.