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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2014

'Guns Save Lives' ads return to Phoenix bus stops

Following a nearly four-year fight to keep them off, the emotionally-charged advertisements have returned to Phoenix bus shelters.The city conceded that battle earlier this summer after it lost an appeals court ruling.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2014

Mont. bus service to operate fare-free

It expected the program will increase ridership by 45%, reduce operating costs, and speed-up boarding times, according to the report.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2014

BusCon 2014 to offer robust transit education program

Alternative fuels will also be addressed in a session led by Lynn McLean of the Flint (Mich.) Mass Transportation Authority on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8:30am, where a case study on implementing propane autogas will be explored.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2014

Six of eight highest-paid Port Authority employees were bus drivers

Some of the drivers racked up approximately $80,000 in overtime and earning more than $130,000.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2014

Study: Offering free parking limits usage of alternative transportation modes

The lure of free office parking is so great that it actually entices some commuters into their cars and away from public transportation, cycling and walking a new analysis of commuter benefits programs in Washington, D.C. found.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2014

18 injured following vehicle, MBTA bus crash

The driver of the car, who reported feeling dizzy before the crash, was taken into custody and faces a charge of operating while under the influence of drugs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2014

D.C. cab cos. unite against ride-sharing services

Cabdrivers are joining labor unions, labor organizers and cab companies are lobbying jointly, and rival taxi executives are sharing notes and filing complaints and lawsuits, according to a report.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2014

Uber, Lyft, Sidecar launch carpooling service

With costs averaging 30 to 40% less than solo rides, the shared services may compete with public transit as well as car ownership,

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

First Transit to operate Fla. county paratransit service

The contractor, which currently manages the Escambia County Area Transit fixed-route services, will begin managing the paratransit services July 1, 2014.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

London piloting pedestrian, cyclist detection software on buses

The technology directly alerts bus drivers when pedestrians and cyclists are moving close to their vehicles, helping to reduce collisions.

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