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UC Davis bus service offers real-time information

UC Davis bus service offers real-time information

Each of the 50 buses in the Unitrans fleet has been outfitted with a global positioning system tracking unit that transmits its location every 10 seconds. In addition, NextBus algorithms use a bus's location, the schedule and historical data to predict its arrival time at each stop.

Ratp Dev acquires 2 bus companies

Additionally, Ratp Dev has created a dedicated American subsidiary, Ratp Dev USA, to ensure a successful setup and development of its business in the U.S. The objective is to become a major player in all segments of public transportation, including rail.

Safety Advocates file petition to curb cell use

Study found that texting increased the risk of a safety-critical driving event for truck drivers by 23.2 times. Another study conducted in 2006 found that drivers using cell phones failed to stop at stop signs 10 times more often than drivers not using cell phones.

Clean Energy to acquire BAF Technologies

Purchase price is approximately $8.3 million. BAF services include natural gas vehicle conversions, alternative fuel systems and research and development. Its vehicle conversions include taxis, limousines, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses.

N.Y. takes delivery of 95 NABI hybrid buses

The 40-foot, low-floor buses are scheduled to replace nearly one-third of Westchester County’s entire bus fleet by the end of the year. County also placed a follow-on order for an additional 11 hybrid powered LFW buses to be delivered in the spring of 2010.

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