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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2014

'Pop-up' bus service launches in Mass.

The private service uses chartered buses and is run by a start-up technology company called Bridj. The coaches feature comfortable seats and Wi-Fi and costs $6 per ride.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2014

New intercity fixed-route service connecting Calif., Nev. launched

Through a public-private partnership between the Nevada DOT and Silver State Trailways, the system will connect 10 cities, unincorporated areas, military installations, and Native American and rural communities.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2014

Trailways unveils Ride Along video series

The YouTube film series captures the bus ride itself, interviews with bus riders and frontline company employees, and several travel destinations.

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Videosby StaffMay 30, 2014

Trailways Ride Along Trip to Nashville Pt. 1

The itinerary began on Sunday evening, Jan. 5, 2014, in New York State on Adirondack Trailways at the New Paltz station, about 90 minutes north of New York City and near Catania's home. After traveling to Port Authority and Times Square, they stayed with friends overnight in Brooklyn.

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Videosby StaffMay 30, 2014

Trailways Ride Along Trip to Nashville Pt. 2

On Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 they got an early start making their way back to Port Authority. From there, they traveled to Wilkes-Barre, Pa. via Martz Trailways to spend the afternoon with Martz staff and tour their facility.

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Videosby StaffMay 30, 2014

Trailways Ride Along Trip to Nashville Pt. 3

Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2014, they had a windshield tour of Washington, D.C., filming memorials and the U.S. Capitol.

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Videosby StaffMay 30, 2014

Trailways Ride Along Trip to Nashville Pt. 4

On Thursday, Jan.9, 2014, their day started with a wake-up call in Knoxville, Tenn., where they had to un-board for a quick bus cleaning and service.

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ArticlesMay 29, 2014

How to Improve Motorcoach Customer Satisfaction

As competition gets tougher, many motorcoach operators are exploring ways to both maintain and grow their customer bases, including taking action on items mentioned in customer surveys and diversifying both their business models and fleets to be able to move into niche markets.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2014

REI unveils HDMI audio/video system

Provides the new HDMI solution at the time of manufacture for new coach sales on select makes and models.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2014

MCI delivers J4500s to Pa., Mich.

New Krapf's Coaches feature a clean-diesel powertrain that has been optimized to yield better fuel economy, along with MCI’s MDSS suspension system and standard safety features that include electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitoring and a fire-suppression system.

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