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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 5, 2025

Marcus Molinaro Nominated as Next FTA Administrator

Molinaro served as U.S. representative for New York's 19th congressional district from 2023 to 2025, where he also served on the House Committee on Agriculture, the House T&I Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business. 

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LA Metro Transit Equity Day bus ride
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 4, 2025

Agencies Celebrate Transit Equity Day

February 4 marks Transit Equity Day, a celebration of Rosa Parks who played a key role in the civil rights movement 70 years ago, which eventually lead to the desegregation of public transportation.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 4, 2025

Study Highlights Economic Risks of Proposed Motorcoach Tariffs

According to the ABA, the imposition of tariffs on motorcoaches and their components would have significant negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the millions of Americans who depend on motorcoach travel for essential transportation services across the country.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 4, 2025

Biz Briefs: Masabi, New Flyer, Daimler Buses, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 3, 2025

U.S., Canadian Motorcoach Leaders Address Tariffs Issue

The letter discusses the potential impact such tariffs would have, as well as stating the association's intentions to remain in solidarity with its members and as an industry as things continue to evolve.

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Secretary Duffy signing first memorandum
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 29, 2025

Sean Duffy Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Duffy has been confirmed as the 20th U.S. Secretary of Transportation and immediately starts resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 22, 2025

Biz Briefs: MCI, LYT, Alexander Dennis, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 16, 2025

Biz Briefs: Connectpoint, FlixBus, Masabi, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 9, 2025

Biz Briefs: Zonar, May Mobility, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 8, 2025

FTA Report Finds Public Transit Ridership Up 17% Nationwide in 2023

The increase reflects more Americans choosing to take buses, subways, light rail, and other modes to travel to work, school, services, and weekend activities across the country and came as transit agencies better understood ridership needs following travel pattern changes during the pandemic.

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