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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2015

Motorcoach Marketing Council taps new executive director

Christian Riddell has been the spokesman for the council during the previous two years and has been instrumental in the development of the council's products, services and trainings.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2015

S.F. Muni to restrict larger commuter shuttle buses, require greener fleet

The new regulations create an ongoing program that builds off an 18-month pilot set to expire at the end of January 2016. The fee charged to shuttle operators will increase to pay for stepped-up enforcement.

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ProductsNovember 12, 2015

Proprietary compressor mount system

This compressor mount system allows for simple belt tensioning, compressor alignment and reduced vibration, and can be customized for various engine bay layouts and compressors. The major benefits are drastically reduced installation time, reduced belt wear, ease of belt maintenance, and reduced noise and vibration.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2015

Serial transit thief arrested for stealing Greyhound bus

Police sources said Darius McCollum, 50, has already planned his next heist when he was arrested Wednesday. McCollum told detectives he planned to steal an airplane next, sources said.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2015

PR firm to offer crisis preparation to ABA members

As part of this partnership, Kitchen Public Relations will provide a paid service to ABA's members who are looking to prepare thoroughly when reporters and the media are calling wanting answers or a company’s name is all over social media.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2015

New Flyer to acquire Motor Coach Industries

The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including U.S. anti-trust and Canadian Competition Act approvals. Management currently expects the Transaction to close by the end of 2015.

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ProductsNovember 6, 2015

23-ft. battery-electric bus

BYD’s new 23-foot battery-electric coach utilizes the company’s proprietary Iron-Phosphate Battery and meets over-the-road and shuttle applications with a range of 124.3 miles on a single charge. After 12 years of use, battery capacity is projected to remain about 80%, so there’s no need for battery replacement.

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ProductsNovember 6, 2015

CS City Service Bus

Designed for ease of entry and exit, the CS provides wheelchair access and is ideal for feeding into the main lines of a transit system by providing transportation from smaller residential areas and during hours of low passenger demand.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2015

Ark. coach crashes into overpass, kills 6

The bus was traveling westbound in North Little Rock when it crashed into an overpass shortly before 1 a.m., ejecting some of the passengers it was carrying. The driver is among the injured.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2015

House OKs $325B surface transportation bill

Passed by a 363-64 vote, the bill calls for spending $261 billion on highways and $55 billion on transit over six years. As expected, the legislation authorizes highway funding for six years, but only if Congress can come up with a way to pay for the final three years.

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