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News•by Staff•August 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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News•by Staff•August 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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News•by Staff•August 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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News•by Staff•July 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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News•by Staff•July 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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News•by Staff•July 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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Videos•by Staff•July 31, 2014

2013 BusCon Recap

A look back at 2013's BusCon Expo in Chicago.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2014

ABC delivers 3 Van Hool TXs to Tenn.

The distinctive red and black coaches for Wise Coaches are equipped with a REI Elite entertainment system, including five 22-inch LCD monitors mounted in Van Hool's exclusive contoured parcel racks.

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News•by Staff•July 25, 2014

Cleveland to host 2017 ABA Marketplace

The ABA’s 2015 Marketplace will be held in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 10 to 13. The 2016 Marketplace is scheduled for Jan. 9 to 12 in Louisville, Ky.

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News•by Staff•July 25, 2014

CH Bus delivers Temsa TS 35 to N.J.

Stout’s Transportation's 38 passenger TS 35’s are equipped with quality features such as 110-volt plugs, Alcoa aluminum wheels, an auxiliary preheater and an Elite REI system.

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