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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2013

UMA, NTA to host motorcoach safety roundtable

Organizers look forward to a productive exchange of ideas and information about motorcoach safety, with an eye toward awareness and education among tour providers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Greyhound to add Mo. to Iowa round trip service

The route is being provided using FTA 5311(f) funds through MoDOT.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Savannah, Ga. bans double-decker coaches downtown

Many Savannah residents argued the one-square-mile historic district is becoming too congested with tour vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2013

FMCSA orders Okla. operator to cease operations

Ordered Heartland Charters & Tours to shut down for failing to adhere to operating conditions the company agreed to follow in July 2012 in order to return to passenger service following an imminent hazard out-of-service order issued in April 2012.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2013

Montana operator declared an imminent hazard

During inspections of eight Rimrock Stages vehicles, FMCSA discovered 79 violations of federal safety requirements, including 33 violations that individually required the vehicles to be placed out of service. Each of the eight vehicles inspected was ordered out of service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Plan to launch private Boston-to-N.Y. bus criticized

After the recent demise of discount Boston-to-New York carrier Fung Wah, Interstate Bus owner Joel Azumah said the time is right to launch the service, but local leaders fear they are being left out of the process.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2013

MCI delivers 54 Commuters to Denver RTD

Each vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift and an ACTIA multiplex system with an ergonomic driver dash and the latest clean-diesel engine technology for near-zero emissions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Pope rides bus instead of papal limousine

As archbishop, he was frequently seen riding on transit buses and taking the regional subway system to visit Catholic parishes and attend meetings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Coach USA, subsidiaries add 51 MCI coaches

New models come equipped with three-point passenger seat belts, wheelchair lifts, Wi-Fi, 110-volt and power outlets, GPS and Saucon Asset Tracking systems. Electronic stability control, SmarTire and a fire suppression system are standard safety features.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Pregnant lacrosse coach among 2 dead in Pa. bus crash

Kristina Quigley, 30, who was six months pregnant, died from injuries at a local hospital, while the 61-year-old bus driver, Anthony Guaetta, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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