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Motorcoachby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: VIP Tour & Charter Bus Co.

Portland, Maine operation is staying small and adapting to new ways to reach customers for the long haul.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: King's Tours

Knowledge, expertise and impeccable safety record sets operation apart in San Francisco.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: Hotard Coaches Inc.

Diverse service offerings and community involvement keep New Orleans company on top.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: Gray Line Tours of Tucson

Ariz.-based operator creates high-end experiential tours that give customers a glimpse of the regional culture.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: Empire Coach Line

Based in Orlando, Fla., the operation is expanding markets and tapping tech for operational efficiencies.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: Arrow Stage Lines

Focusing on safety, tech amenities key to fleet success is the key to success for the Omaha, Neb. operation.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherJanuary 14, 2014

Intercity bus services should be part of national policy

The focus should not simply be in greater safety enforcement; a larger vision of better mobility choices, including intercity bus services, must be part of the next bill.

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Busby Joe BrinkmeyerJanuary 14, 2014

LaFrance, local transit agencies forge partnerships, reap benefits

A lack of job stability in the transit bus industry, as well as the textile industry that services the transit market, is a key reason three transit properties and their seat fabric supplier forged a bond that has proven to be mutually beneficial to all participants.

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Busby Alex RomanJanuary 14, 2014

Transit Trending Toward Maintenance-Free Seating Options

Other trends include varied fabric options, space-saving flip seats for improved accessibility and robust plastic models for ease of cleaning.

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Busby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 14, 2014

‘Rapid’ Growth Showcases APTA Chair’s Skills

Peter Varga’s theme for his year as chair is “America’s Future is Riding on Public Transportation.” This is reflected in his success at accommodating increasing ridership and improving job access as CEO at Michigan’s The Rapid and his work with APTA on a reauthorization plan.

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