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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2015

Party Bus owner charged with manslaughter

Jon Reno St. James was immediately ordered into custody after the clerk read the jury's verdict. St. James faces up to four years in jail and is set to be sentenced May 29.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2015

San Francisco passes new tour bus law

The city’s Board of Supervisors unanimously gave preliminary approval to an ordinance requiring most tour bus operators to employ a second, non-driving guide to provide commentary. The new law follows the fatal collision in October in a crosswalk in front of San Francisco City Hall.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2015

CH Bus delivers TS 30 to Hawaii

The new 34-seat mini coaches feature designer upholstery, reclining chairs with adjustable footrests, and individual lighting and air conditioning controls. The large tinted windows with adjustable shades offer wide panoramic views, while an air ride suspension provides a smooth, comfortable ride.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2015

Former ops chief Kelly named interim GM at AC Transit

Kathleen Kelly’s appointment will take effect on Monday April 13th . She will take over the duties of David Armijo who resigned as the agency’s CEO on  March 26th.

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Videosby StaffApril 9, 2015

Stand Up 4 Transportation with Marnie O'Brien Primmer

Marnie O'Brien Primmer, chair of the National Alliance for Public Transportation Advocates, advocates for a long-term, sustainable surface transportation bill. She says the negative impact on public transportation and the quality of life for people across the country could be disastrous.

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Videosby StaffApril 9, 2015

Stand Up 4 Transportation with Phil Washington

Phil Washington, APTA chair and CEO of Regional Transportation District in Denver, speaks about the importance of long-term federal funding for public transportation and national infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2015

GoMotorcoach unveils new social media program

The social media library has three of the campaigns available for users to cut and paste into their own social media platforms.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2015

2,627 complaints lodged on Fla.'s HART bus system

The unedited complaints represent only one side of the story and often are fired off by people who are upset. HART says its own GPS and video technology shows many are plain wrong. The agency relies upon the list to target areas of customer service that are in need of improvement.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2015

'Excessive' MBTA absences led to bad service during storms

A report found that 15% of all MBTA employees took at least one day of paid leave during a stretch this winter when the agency was struggling to maintain and restore services disrupted by repeated winter storms.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2015

L.A. Metro pays small businesses impacted by rail projects

The Metro Board authorized the agency to designate up to $10 million annually to be used for implementation of the new Business Interruption Fund pilot program, with individual businesses able to receive up to $50,000 annually.

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