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Busby Brittany-Marie Swanson, Associate EditorFebruary 14, 2013

Community Transit aims for 25% ridership boost

Has cut its service by 37% over the past three years, but hopes to increase ridership by making its services more productive.

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Motorcoachby Brittni Rubin, Assistant EditorJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: Yankee Trails

Yankee Trails - Rensselaer, N.Y. To bring in business during the holiday season, Yankee Trails launched “Santa’s Magical Express.” The service includes a holiday-themed scavenger hunt and sing-a-longs.

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Motorcoachby Brittni Rubin, Assistant EditorJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: Windstar Lines

Windstar Lines - Carroll, Iowa Windstar Lines has acquired about 10 smaller motorcoach operators in the past 12 years to expand its service and stay competitive in the market.

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Motorcoachby Brittany-Marie Swanson, Associate EditorJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: Tornado Bus Co.

Tornado Bus Co. - Dallas The Tornado Bus Co.’s new bus facility, which opened in October, encompasses 8.5 acres and is 10 minutes from downtown Dallas.

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Motorcoachby Brittany-Marie Swanson, Associate EditorJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: Peter Pan Bus Lines

Peter Pan Bus Lines - Springfield, Mass. Peter Pan added new MCI J4500s to its fleet. The coaches have clean-diesel engine technology to help reduce emissions and burn less fuel.

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Motorcoachby Brittany-Marie Swanson, Associate EditorJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operators: Pacific Coachways

Pacific Coachways - Garden Grove, Calif. Pacific Coachways received the California Highway Patrol’s STAR award in 2010 and 2012 for its outstanding safety record — the result of thorough driver training, according to the operator.

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Motorcoachby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operators: B&W Charters

B&W Charters - Kalamazoo, Mich. Events such as holiday and light tours keep B&W Charters’ trolleys running in the winter. The vehicles are in high demand during wedding season in the spring and summer.

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Motorcoachby Brittni Rubin, Assistant EditorJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: A Candies Coachworks

A Candies Coachworks - Gainesville, Fla. After branching out from limo service into charter tours in 2006, A Candies Coachworks began providing service for University of Florida athletic teams.

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Motorcoachby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherJanuary 8, 2013

Pub Perspective: Improving public perception of motorcoach industry is key

All of these changes, designed to improve the public’s perception of the industry, can only be good for operators around the country who provide top-notch services to millions of passengers each year.

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Busby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 8, 2013

Transit Systems Find Creative Ways to Generate Revenue

Agencies are looking beyond conventional ads and tapping new technology, such as virtual grocery stores, regenerative braking and Groupon, to bring in more funds.

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