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News•by Staff•May 2, 2016

UMA unveils revised website

The goal with its new site is to provide a more functional and interactive place for members and the general public to learn about the motorcoach industry and have access to resources.

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News•by Staff•May 2, 2016

ABA sets date for first Capitol Hill Fly-In

The May 4th event will provide ABA members an opportunity to meet with their elected legislative officials and staff and discuss the important issues facing the motorcoach, travel and tourism industries today.

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News•by Staff•May 2, 2016

Two rail unions reject NJ TRANSIT contract that averted strike

Officials said the vote doesn't mean a strike will be called immediately. Both ratification votes failed by narrow margins.

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Articles•May 2, 2016

Transit partners with ridesharing services to create multimodal options

Not long ago, companies like Uber and Lyft were considered a threat to public transportation, but now, many cities and transit agencies are starting to work with these ridesharing services to create more multimodal options for their customers.

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Articles•Cover Story•May 2, 2016

AVTA's Fleet Plugs In to Meet Zero-Emissions Goal

With a theme to be “100% Green in 2018,” the California-based agency recently awarded BYD a contract to supply up to 85 electric buses over a five-year period, with the first 29 set to be delivered over the next year.

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Articles•May 2, 2016

What's New in Electric Buses?

METRO spoke to several suppliers in the industry to find out what’s new with the electric vehicles they currently have on the market, their thoughts on the future of electric buses and more.

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Articles•May 2, 2016

Dallas Streetcar Connects Commuters to City Center

The four-stop, 1.6-mile starter line, which connects downtown’s Union Station to a major healthcare provider and employer, operates vehicles that leverage both overhead catenary and an onboard energy system.

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Articles•May 2, 2016

Crisis Communications and Reputation Management for Motorcoach Operators

Just an hour ago you were a safe, respected motorcoach operator taking a group of middle school students on a field trip to a well-known museum or operating a scheduled service run between two big cities. Now, you’re in the eye of a hurricane. So, what are you going to do?

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Articles•May 2, 2016

St. Cloud Training Center Improves Paratransit Process

Prior to opening its $2.2 million facility, Metro Bus paid a health care agency to conduct the physical assessments. Now, trained staff performs applicant interviews and cognitive and physical assessments during one appointment, creating a cost savings of about $125 per assessment.

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Articles•May 2, 2016

Custom-Designed Bus Shelters Becoming Standard

Lower-priced materials are huge factor in this shift. Amenities being implemented include LED displays and solar lighting, to make riders feel welcome.

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