Articles

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

TARTA adds Blue Birds to fleet

Ultra LF 35-footers come as part of alt-fuels testing program.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Transit stations board non-smoking bandwagon

Chicago, Northern California nix smoking in and around stations and shelters.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Regulatory updates, new products highlight 2006 UMA Expo

FMCSA and TSA among high-profile government agencies contributing to show events.

Management•by METRO Editorial Staff•January 1, 2006

METRO's 10 Innovative Motorcoach Operators

This year's crop of outstanding motorcoach operators includes a full-service travel agency, a purveyor of Canadian pride, a ski-trip charter operator, a tropical tour provider and much, much more. We think these profiles have something for everyone to appreciate.

Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•January 1, 2006

2006 Motorcoach Survey: Instability Continues in METRO's Top 50

This year's list again saw significant change, as Coach USA took over No. 1 from Greyhound, while 15 of the top 20 operators changed spots from last year and five new operators cracked the top 50. The good news is that a majority of operators say revenue is up.

Management•by Alex Roman•January 1, 2006

Transit Seating: A World of Features and Configurations

Spotlighting some of the popular seating products available to public transit agencies. Durability, padding and spaciousness represent attractive qualities.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•January 1, 2006

Staying Focused on Rail Security

U.S. transit systems continue to upgrade their counterterrorism strategies. Bomb-sniffing dogs, security sweeps and air marshals are key elements of the plan.

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2006

Talking Shop With Small and Mid-Size Bus Operators

What are the most critical issues they face on a daily basis? How do they deal with rising costs and security concerns? A coach operator, public transit professional, shuttle bus manager and two university transit specialists weigh in on these and other worthy topics.

Management•by Teresa Basich, Editorial Assistant•January 1, 2006

Camptown Banks on History to Face the Future

After 50 years in the industry, New Jersey bus operator has come a long way from its modest beginnings of one bus to nearly 100 vehicles.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor, and Janna Starcic, Senior Editor•January 1, 2006

BusCon Celebrates 10th Anniversary Vegas Style

The mid-size bus and technology show, which headed back to the site of its inaugural meeting, featured more than 120 exhibitors on a 140,000-square-foot show floor. Educational sessions were highlighted by a keynote speech on customer service and laser-focused workshops.

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