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News•by Staff•December 19, 2014

Mich. RTA's chief talks transit agency's website, goals

New CEO of the RTA, Michael Ford says the organization is in the process of creating policies and procedures, and finalizing its vision and mission.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2014

APTA: Ridership up 1.8% in 3rd quarter

The number represents an increase of more than 48 million trips and the highest third quarter ridership since 1974.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2014

Prevost delivers Volvo 9700s to Orlando

All three of the new 2015 coaches will be equipped with EyeRide integration system for GPS, cameras, E-logs and IFTA tracking along with satellite TVs.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2014

CH delivers Temsa TS 45 to Ind.

Cardinal Buses Inc.’s new coach is equipped with 110-volt plugs, USB ports, an auxiliary preheater, a cordless mic, an REI Elite A/V system, side & driver shades, and wood-grain rubber flooring.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2014

Fung Wah bus co. gets fed approval to return to the road

The shutdown of Fung Wah was part of a nationwide crackdown by the FMCSA, which pulled 110 companies off the road for safety violations last year, including fellow Boston-to-New York Chinatown carrier Lucky Star.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2014

FMCSA rulemaking to establish minimal driver training requirements

The negotiated rulemaking committee will examine minimum training requirements, including length of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel experience, accreditation versus certification of CDL training programs and schools, curricula for passenger, property and hazardous materials carriers and instructor qualifications, as well as other areas.

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News•by Staff•December 17, 2014

Chicago agencies tap Cubic for integrated mobile app, services

The implementation is the first truly regional transit app in the U.S. and the first to integrate proof-of-payment (both visual inspection and 2D bar code scanning) mobile commuter rail ticketing with NFC fare processing for CTA rail and bus operations across both CTA and Pace.

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News•by Staff•December 17, 2014

Tax extenders benefitting motorcoach companies passes senate

UMA supported passage of the critical legislation and applauds the House and Senate for its passage and recognition of the importance of business investment and creating jobs. UMA also participated in a coalition of over 500 other industry associations in support of the package of tax extenders.  

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News•by Staff•December 16, 2014

Former Prevost VP, marketing and sales, Rochette, passes away

Rochette was with Prevost from 1984 until his retirement in 2005 and was instrumental in building Prevost’s reputation in the industry as a world class leader. Through successful product introductions to the development of entirely new markets in the conversion market, he helped lead Prevost to new horizons, according to the company.

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News•by Staff•December 16, 2014

Metrolink chief DePallo to step down

Under DePallo's leadership, Metrolink is now on the verge of becoming the nation's first passenger rail system to fully implement Positive Train Control. He will step down from his post effective January 2.

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