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SunLine to participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Oct 15, 2014
Thousand Palms, CA – October 15, 2014: On Thursday, October 16th at 10:16 A.M. SunLine Transit Agency—a first responder for regional natural disasters and emergencies will be participating in the largest earthquake drill in the nation. A mock emergency announcement will be made to passengers,...
SunLine to Assist Local Students by Packing the Bus with School Supplies
Aug 1, 2014
Thousand Palms, CA – August 1, 2014: On Saturday, August 9, 2014, SunLine Transit Agency will be holding a drive to assist students in the Coachella Valley who need backpacks and school supplies. The “Pack the Bus” Backpack and School Supply Drive is designed to offer struggling families some...
SunLine & Desert Regional Medical Center Honor Student Art Contest Winners
Jun 17, 2014
Event Featured Unveiling of SunLine’s Two New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses Wrapped in Winners’ Art
Thousand Palms, CA, June 10, 2014: SunLine Transit Agency honored Taylor Schlicht of Palm Valley School, and Veida Kirby of Nellie N. Coffman Middle School — winners of the first annual SunLine Student...
SunLine Participates in 9th Annual “Dump the Pump” Day
Jun 16, 2014
Agency to Offer Free Rides to Coachella Valley Residents and Visitors Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 5:00 a.m. to Noon
Thousand Palms, CA - June 12, 2014: With the return of high gas prices, SunLine Transit Agency announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 8th Generation Fuel Cell Bus on June 9, 2014
Jun 9, 2014
WHAT: Ribbon cutting ceremony honoring the winners of the SunLine Student Art Contest (co- sponsored by Desert Regional Medical Center) and the unveiling of SunLine’s two new 8th Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses wrapped in the contest winners’ art.
WHEN: Monday, June 9, 2014 @ 10:00 AM
WHERE: ...
SunLine to honor student art contest winners & unveil 8th generation fuel cell bus
Jun 5, 2014
Event to Feature Unveiling of SunLine’s Two New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses Wrapped in Winners’ Art
Thousand Palms, CA, June 4, 2014: SunLine Transit Agency, in partnership with Desert Regional Medical Center, will honor Taylor Schlicht of Palm Valley School, and Veida Kirby of Nellie N. Coffman...
SunLine Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Public Transit Using Alternative Fueled Vehicles
May 6, 2014
Agency Continues to Pursue the Latest Technologies in Providing “Clean” Transportation
Thousand Palms, CA ~ May 6, 2014: In 1992, long before "go green" became a common term, the SunLine Board of Directors directed SunLine staff to focus on alternative fueled vehicles. The Board's commitment to air...
SunLine finalizes plan to expand Coachella Valley taxi services in April
Mar 31, 2014
Added Taxis will Support Coachella Fest, Stagecoach and other Communitywide Events
(Thousand Palms, CA) March 25, 2014: SunLine Regulatory Administration has finalized plans to permit the Valley's three local taxicab franchises to expand their services during the very busy festival season this...
SunLine completes FY 2013 audit
Mar 26, 2014
SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY COMPLETES FY13 AUDITImproved Auditing and Reporting Indicate a Substantially Strengthened Financial Position
Thousand Palms, CA March 26, 2014: After filing an extension to standardize its reporting, SunLine Transit Agency Board of Directors unanimously voted to Receive and...
Pantry to People - FILL THE BUS
Mar 24, 2014
For seven years, SunLine has sponsored the “FILL THE BUS” food drive every holiday season. Hunger in the Valley happens year round and after speaking with recipients of past food drives, they were clear that there is still a great need for food during the summer.
So SunLine and the Palm Desert...