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Management•by Staff•June 1, 2005

MCI aims for distance commuter market with new-look coaches

Motor Coach Industries will exhibit two new vehicles at APTA EXPO in Dallas.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2005

AC Transit launches fuel-cell program

Oakland (Calif.) puts hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powered buses into revenue service.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2005

Transit agencies bolster security in wake of London attacks

After bus and train bombings in London July 7, the Department of Homeland Security raised the terror alert level to high.

Management•by Susan Richards•May 1, 2005

Easing the Transit-ion to a New Country

The Allendale County Scooter, a small transit system in rural South Carolina, plays an integral role in getting 16 Indian exchange teachers around town and to work on time.

Management•by Teresa Basich, Editorial Assistant•May 1, 2005

Proper Upkeep of Onboard Air Conditioning Systems

Adequate system spec'ing and appropriate preventive maintenance programs are keys to dependable air conditioning systems and happy customers.

Management•by Cliff Henke•May 1, 2005

The Death of a Radical Idea, Part 2

Soon after North American Bus Industries poured millions of dollars into development of Hungarian manufacturing facilities for the CompoBus, a series of setbacks began to erode the vehicle's viability. Conclusion of two-part series.

Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•May 1, 2005

Standards Spell Progress for Procurement

The American Public Transportation Association's vigorous movement to develop transit standards has become an integral part of procurement reform, increasing cost efficiency and cultivating better products.

Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•May 1, 2005

Building Charter Business with Marketing Charm

In a challenge-a-day industry, generating charter coach revenues requires a savvy business plan focusing on creative, low-cost promotional efforts and a winning image.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•May 1, 2005

Reliability, Comfort Are Key Objectives of LIRR's Modernization Plan

Long Island Rail Road says its M-7 railcars provide a color scheme, seat style and bathrooms designed with input from customers and employees.

Management•by Janna Starcic, Senior Editor•May 1, 2005

UITP Talks Trends, Solutions for International Transportation's Future

The international organization's 56th annual World Congress in Rome will debut a new Mobility Village concept and mark the creation of its Middle Eastern and North Africa division.

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