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ArticlesNovember 23, 2016

New Maintenance Forum, Expanded Product Showcase Bolster BusCon 2016

The event, held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 19 to 21, featured an expanded show floor and educational sessions touching on everything from electric buses to how to implement a succession plan.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

ABA chief to represent motorcoach industry on federal committee

Role of committee is to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to the role of intermodal transportation in facilitating mobility with respect to travel and tourism activities. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

Software company to begin testing self-driving cars in Boston

nuTonomy will begin testing its self-driving Renault Zoe electric vehicle before the end of the year in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in the Seaport section of the city.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 21, 2016

[Photos] BusCon 2016 Show Floor Highlights and Products

A look at the BusCon 2016 show floor, which included 80+ vehicles, Indy Car champ Helio Castroneves and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

NTSB: Mechanical failure caused fatal Seattle crash

Improper manufacturing by Ride the Ducks International, the vehicle manufacturer, and inadequate maintenance by Ride the Ducks of Seattle, the vehicle owner and operator, resulted in the axle failure that subsequently led to the loss of vehicle control.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Helsinki looks to app to reduce car usage

The app, called Whim, provides users with the best route to get to their destination, whether it’s by bus, train, or car.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

FMCSA orders S.C. church to immediately cease passenger operations

In September, a motorcoach commercially operated by Sandy River Baptist Church was transporting a junior college football team when a front wheel failed, causing the vehicle to swerve and strike a median guardrail and a concrete bridge support, killing four.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2016

ABC delivers CX35s, CX45s to Va., Mich.

James River's 38-passenger coaches are equipped with Cummins ISL 9L engines driving through Allison B500 transmissions, and have REI Elite Entertainment Systems with 15-inch video monitors, as well as 110-volt and USB outlets.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2016

Feds extend comment period for speed limiting device rulemaking

The new public comment deadline of Dec. 7, 2016, will provide all interested parties sufficient opportunity to fully develop and submit comments and evidentiary materials to the agencies

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2016

MCI delivers J4500s to Cline Tours, Lamers Bus Lines

Cline’s new vehicles includes optional amenities such as power outlets, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi, as well as standard safety features including three-point passenger seatbelts, electronic stability control, and a Bendix braking system for car-like control.

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