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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2014

IMG names its Operator of the Year

Founded in 1989 by Adam’s father, G. Milton Adams,Dothan, Ala.-based Southern Coaches is a second generation family company that has grown to be one of Alabama’s leading motorcoach operators.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2014

U.S. DOT takes connected vehicle program to next level

Supports report with research findings in several key areas including technical feasibility, privacy and security, and preliminary estimates on costs and safety benefits

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2014

CEO: Wanderu now covering 70% of U.S.

In anticipation of the launch of bus trip booking site Wanderu in the city, the Cleveland Scene spoke to its Co-Founder and CEO Polina Raygorodskaya, who discussed how her dislike of the flying experience drove her to creating the website.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2014

'Pop-up' bus co. Bridj to expand service in Boston area

The company had been testing three routes using fixed pickups, will operate with an initial capacity of about 500 riders a day and scale up to 15,000 passengers over time.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2014

Bridgestone, Peter Pan celebrate 75-year partnership

Six years after starting Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter C. Picknelly reached an agreement with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. to lease Firestone tires for a period of one year.The original tire lease contract signed in 1939 was given to the Picknelly family by Bridgestone.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2014

Officials awaiting toxicology report in Times Square bus crash

Preliminary drug and alcohol tests for the driver William Dalambert came back negative, however, he failed a field sobriety test after Tuesday's crash, leading police to float the theory that he may have been high on drugs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2014

Uber, Lyft, Sidecar launch carpooling service

With costs averaging 30 to 40% less than solo rides, the shared services may compete with public transit as well as car ownership,

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2014

BusCon 2014 to offer sessions for motorcoach operators

A highlight of the offerings includes “Understanding the FMCSA Management Cycle,” presented by the United Motorcoach Association and the Bus & Motorocoach Academy, taking place on Monday, Sept. 15, at 3:30pm.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2014

Feds propose new rules to protect bus passengers in rollover crashes

Performance requirements would ensure a sufficient level of survival space and reduce the risk of ejection in rollover crashes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2014

MCI delivers J4500s to Calif., Minn., Ark.

San Jose, Calif.'s Royal Coach Tours' seven vehicles feature its client’s signature specifications, including a silver-painted exterior and high-end interior with black leather seating for 50 with three-point passenger seatbelts.

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