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SponsoredSeptember 22, 2016

Mobile Surveillance Systems Improve Customization, Integration Options

Innovations in mobile surveillance technology have led to higher-quality video and a wider range of options for fleet operations. High-definition video gives transit agencies detailed footage of incidents, and improvements in memory and storage have made it much more cost-effective for operations to use these solutions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

U.S., Canada motorcoach sales up, ABA survey finds

For this study, a motorcoach — defined as a vehicle designed for long-distance transportation of passengers — characterized by integral construction with an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Prevost delivers X3-45 Commuter coaches to Southeastern Stages

The wheelchair accessible Prevost vehicles are equipped with comfortable seating for 55 passengers and feature reclining seats, footrests, power outlets and wireless internet access among other amenities.

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ArticlesSeptember 20, 2016

Automated and Connected Vehicle Tech Offers Promise for Transit Agencies

Automated and connected vehicle technology has the potential to change all aspects of mobility and disrupt both public and private transportation as we know it. As Google, Uber, the automobile industry, and other organizations continue to make rapid technological advances in connected and automated vehicle technology, it is vital that public transit agencies consider these changes in their strategic planning.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2016

Elkhart Coach to move to larger facility, double current capacity

Recent industry changes, along with the upcoming introduction of new products, played a significant role in Forest River’s decision to expand.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

[Photos] METRO's Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets

Take a look at METRO Magazine's Top 100 transit bus fleets in pictures.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

MCI delivers 5 J4500s, 8 D4505s To Village Tours & Travel, Anchor Transportation

The D4505 recently received improvements, including dual 150-amp Denso alternators, new parcel racks that expand luggage capacity and the REI A/V system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

Bay Area 'tech' shuttle services growing, study says

During a three-year period (210-2014), the number of shuttle vehicles on Bay Area roadways jumped by more than 60 percent and ridership increased by 45 percent.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 15, 2016

Diversification Key for Stable Coach Operations

Expanding into other forms of transportation services, such as shuttle, scheduled or corporate work, helps create new revenue streams and builds a more balanced business overall.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 15, 2016

Indiana’s Royal Excursion builds diverse fleet to ‘tackle any type of work’

With a range of vehicles, which includes sedans, minibuses, party buses, limousines and motorcoaches, Kaser explains that his company is diversified enough to tackle any type of work.

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