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News•by Staff•December 2, 2013

Holiday charter bus service for U. students thriving

The post-recession economy, rising cost of gas and decline in the number of young people who own cars have contributed to an increase in demand.

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News•by Staff•December 2, 2013

National Tour Association president to step down

Lisa Simon, who has been with NTA for 28 years, seven in the position of president, said she reached this decision in the spirit of mutual benefit.

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News•by Staff•November 26, 2013

MCI delivers J4500 to California

Santa Ana, Calif.-based Certified Transportation received a 2014 model, which looks taller and more modern, according to MCI. It is designed to deliver improved fuel economy through powertrain optimization.

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News•by Staff•November 25, 2013

FMCSA orders Phoenix operator to cease operations

Investigators found that the carrier, Autobuses Rayon improperly allowed at least three other unsafe bus companies, previously shut down by FMCSA, to continue passenger services using vehicles with the registration markings of its company.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 23, 2013

Nov/Dec 2013 in pictures

A look at METRO's Nov/Dec 2013 in pictures.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2013

ABC delivers 2 Van Hool C2045Ls to Fla.

With the addition of the new vehicles, Corporate Coaches now has nine wheelchair accessible motorcoaches in their vehicle fleet.

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News•by Staff•November 21, 2013

CH Bus delivers Temsas to Pa., Neb.

Martz Trailways adds two TS-30s, while Neb.-based Navigator Motorcoaches Inc. adds a TS-35.

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News•by Staff•November 20, 2013

Prevost opens, relocates Canadian service centers

The new Toronto center features four service bays and a parts warehouse in a 9,600 sq. ft. facility, while the new 21,625 sq. ft. Richmond facility is equipped with six full-service bays, a large parts warehouse area.

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News•by Staff•November 20, 2013

Updated: NHTSA to require seat belts on motorcoaches

The final rule, which amends FMVSS 208, applies to new over-the-road buses and to other types of new buses with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds, except transit buses and school buses.

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Articles•Cover Story•November 19, 2013

Electric Vehicles Charge Up the Show Floor at BusCon 2013

More than 145 exhibitors showcased products and 64 vehicles were on display, including an unprecedented four electric vehicles. Safety and paratransit were major topics of focus in the educational sessions, which featured an expanded program this year.

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