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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2017

U.S. infrastructure receives near failing grade again

ASCE evaluated 16 categories of infrastructure in the 2017 Report Card, with grades ranging from a “B” for Rail to a “D-” for Transit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2017

School bus co. introduces new safety products

School Bus Safety Co. offers tailored safety compliance audits and conduct on-site driver file reviews and safety training leadership programs for drivers and trainers at school districts or other contractors who provide school bus service.

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Newsby Alex RomanMarch 7, 2017

Motorcoach Expo Offers Glimpse of Industry’s Tech Future

With an aim to help operators prepare for the changing landscape, technology was a big focus at 2017 UMA Expo, which also included a fond farewell to long-time President/CEO Vic Parra.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Vandalia Bus Lines takes delivery of Van Hool CX45 at UMA Expo

In addition to the graphics featuring St Louis’ history and sights, the new vehicle is equipped with a 425 HP Cummins ISX 12.0 engine driving through an Allison B500 (Gen5) six-speed automatic transmission.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Calif. motorcoach crash kills 1, injures 26

The company involved in the crash had their vehicles inspected 22 times in the last two years, and a vehicle was taken out of service during one of the inspections, according to federal records.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

Cummins confirms 2017 engine lineup for motorcoach market

Both the 9-liter L9 and 12-liter ISX12 are 2017 greenhouse gas phase 1-compliant.

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

Economic Shifts Boost Intercity Bus Industry, While 'Disruptive' Tech Takes Hold

With business down in Fiscal Year 2016, which ended in June,ridership also dipped in some markets, but not the Northeast where both services and competition are increasing. While admittedly in its infancy, crowdsourcing motorcoach services is also slightly on the rise.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2017

Geiger moves to president/CEO of CH Bus Sales

The company's current President/CEO, Bob Foley, will step down and assume the role of president of Coach Finance Group.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2017

ABC, partners to showcase Van Hool NextGen FX concept coach

Equipped to take coach design to an extreme level, the coach, which will be on display at UMA Expo, is the only one of its kind and integrates both practical and futuristic passenger and driver features in a fully-loaded, tech-driven prototype, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2017

Laffan joins MCI as VP, sales for Northeast region

He will continue to build MCI’s presence in New York State and New England, representing the MCI J4500 and D-Series along with Daimler-built Setra models.

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