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Articles•Cover Story•December 23, 2014

Alternative Propulsion, Safety Big Focus at BusCon 2014

Held for the first time in Indianapolis, this year’s event featured several electric and new propane autogas vehicle debuts, while in the classroom, safety was a major focus, with sessions discussing technology integration and training.  

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Articles•December 23, 2014

APTA EXPO 2014: Wealth of Public Transit Tech,Tools and Talk in Texas

The triennial event featured more than 750 global exhibitors, 60-plus buses and two mockup railcars, as well as more than 80 educational sessions.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2014

NYCT courtesy campaign aims to stop 'manspread'

In January, a series of placards will begin appearing inside subway cars and then buses and the commuter railroads in February. They will bear gentle, but firm reminders pointing out common courtesies that can make traveling by mass transit more enjoyable for everyone.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2014

ASV names new Goshen, Collins presidents

John Resnik, president of Champion Bus and Federal Coach, will split his time between Imlay City, Mich., and Goshen's Elkhart, Ind., plant, while Matt Scheuler moves from VP, sales and marketing, to president of Collins Bus.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2014

Arrow Stage Lines launches Arrow Connect

Company has enhanced the rider experience by developing a unique landing page allowing customers easy one-touch access to a variety of different media including social media, news, stocks, shopping, entertainment news, stocks, games, sporting news and more.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2014

Temsa delivers TS 45s to Calif.

Santa Rosa's Airport Express’ TS 45 coaches are ADA accessible with a wheelchair lift and are seated for 56 passengers. Additional features include 110-volt plugs, USB ports and an REI A/V system.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2014

MCI delivers D4505, Setra S 417

Brookfield, Conn.’s Coach Tours' new D4505 comes with a redesigned parcel rack; Electronic Stability Control; and tire monitoring and fire suppression systems. Meanwhile, Newark, Del.’s Delaware Express' S 417 is powered by a Mercedes-Benz BlueTec engine.

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News•by Staff•December 22, 2014

MCI offers bonus depriciation program

For all coaches purchased and placed into service during 2014, a first year bonus depreciation of 50% of the adjusted basis of the coach is available to qualifying taxpayers. Lessees can save as well, as finance companies take advantage of bonus depreciation and pass the savings to operators in the form of a lower lease payment.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2014

Prevost relocates Houston service center

The new 21,000 sq. ft facility is equipped with seven full service bays, a large parts warehouse area, training room, customer lounge and a larger parking area.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2014

Tyler named VP, sales & marketing, at ASV

In his new role, he will lead corporate sales and marketing, oversee business development and direct execution of the company's strategic growth plan for increasing market share of all brands in ASV’s vehicle manufacturing portfolio throughout North America.

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