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News•by Staff•July 3, 2013

Calif. lawmaker introduces motorcoach safety bill

The bill would require the U.S. DOT to review pre-trip inspection procedures for brake adjustment and issue a new rule in three years, develop minimum performance standards and allow law enforcement to conduct en route inspections.

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News•by Staff•July 3, 2013

MCI delivers 4 J4500s to Canada

Safety features include three-point passenger seat belts, Electronic Stability Control, a fire suppression system and air-pressure tire monitoring.

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2013

NTSB's Hersman talks safety with UMA board

Said that the NTSB is "interested in providing solutions, not just identifying problems," and said it is imperative to "educate the public to make the choice to put safety first."

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2013

Prevost delivers H3-45 to Tenn.

The coach is equipped with Super Single tires on drive axle, seat belts and electrical outlets.

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News•by Staff•June 27, 2013

N.Y. startup aims to be Travelocity for buses

While the company has partnered with 15 bus companies, larger ones like Greyhound haven't signed on, the website's CEO Ben Silverstein said, adding that he is confident they would come around.

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Videos•by Staff•June 27, 2013

President Obama Nominates Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation

President Obama announces Mayor Anthony Foxx, of Charlotte, N.C., as his nominee to be the next Secretary of Transportation. April 29, 2013.

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Articles•June 26, 2013

5 Ways to Trim Motorcoach Insurance Costs

How much money an operator can save depends on how they manage risk and improve their hiring and training practices. The first step is finding a carrier they can forge a partnership with to establish a safety culture at their operation.

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•June 26, 2013

Website compiles bus schedules for easy trip planning

Wanderu aggregates bus schedules from multiple intercity bus operators, including Peter Pan, to help customers find and book intercity travel.

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News•by Staff•June 21, 2013

Honolulu coach operation rewards safe driver

Marvie Domingo, who has been with Royal Star Hawaii for five years and has never once had an accident with the company, attributes his success to being relaxed and maintaining concentration.

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News•by Staff•June 21, 2013

CH Bus Sales delivers Temsa to S.C.

Coach is equipped with REI audio/video, Alcoa rims, driver shades, leatherette seats and a wheelchair lift.

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