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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2017

Transport Canada mandates new tech to improve motorcoach safety

In addition to electronic stability control, separate proposed regulations will introduce mandatory electronic logging devices for federally regulated motor carriers (trucks and buses) and their commercial drivers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2017

Asian American Motorcoach Operators names new chief administrator

Godfrey LeBron is the former longtime co-owner of Paradise Travel and has previously served as the president of the Bus Association of New York and chairman of the United Motorcoach Association.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2017

Amtrak service will not return to new bypass route until PTC in place

Three people were killed, and dozens were injured. Federal investigators say they are looking into whether the engineer was distracted.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2017

Calif. agency bans cannabis ads on buses, ferries

The agency’s decision follows the lead of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which also banned cannabis ads on its vehicles and properties last month.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2017

Via, Mercedes-Benz Vans partner with Berlin transit to launch rideshare service

The new BVG-ViaVan service will utilize Via’s sophisticated algorithm to dynamically route state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz vehicles, allowing passengers to seamlessly book a shared van through a custom BVG app.

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Articlesby Janna StarcicDecember 28, 2017

Q&A with UMA President/CEO Stacy Tetschner

He joined the association following 25 years at the National Speakers Association where he served as CEO for the past 18 years. Beyond his role leading NSA, Tetschner is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives 

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ArticlesDecember 28, 2017

Driverless vehicles and the future of public transit

To remain relevant, transit agencies must have a vision for the future, including the role that driverless technology will play.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2017

ABC delivers 2 Van Hools to Ohio operator

The new 56-passenger luxury coaches are equipped with Cummins engines and Allison transmissions and boast enclosed parcel racks, magazine nets, cup holders, Wi-Fi, 110-volt outlets, an REI Elite Entertainment System, and wood grain flooring. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2017

New tech will allow Metrolink riders to use mobile app to transfer to LA Metro rail

Currently, Metrolink riders who transfer to Metro Rail cannot use an electronic ticket, but must use a TAP-enabled paper ticket to access Metro Rail.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2017

After November surge, Houston Metro to focus on increased rail safety efforts

Metro’s CEO Tom Lambert told the Chronicle that 60% of the agency’s accidents are illegal left turns along the rail corridor, which is what the agency will focus its increased efforts on.

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