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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2013

YO! bus launches non-stop Boston-to-N.Y. service

Jointly operated by Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines, the service offers guaranteed seating, extra legroom with comfortable leather seating, free Wi-Fi and power outlets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2013

FMCSA orders Mass. operator to cease operations

Investigators found that Santana Busline failed to ensure that its drivers comply with hours-of-service requirements, allowed unqualified drivers to operate its vehicles in an unsafe manner, failed to conduct periodic vehicle safety inspections and more.

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ArticlesMarch 13, 2013

Transit Seating Employs Economical Advances

Looking forward toward increased sustainability, manufacturers are focusing on preserving the lifespan of vehicle seats while reducing weight and adding features to increase flexibility and safety.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 13, 2013

Tips for Tracking Motorcoach Quote-to-Close Ratios

Operators share practices crucial to boosting sales, including the use of data management software, engaging the customer and providing quick responses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

FMCSA shuts down N.Y. coach operator

An investigation of Ming An Inc.’s operations found that Ming An failed to conduct pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and allowed unqualified drivers to operate its vehicles in an unsafe manner with its drivers receiving numerous citations for speeding in excess of 15 miles per hour over posted speed limits.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Wichita, Kan. operator adds Temsa TS35

Coaches are equipped with a Cummins ISL 345 engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2013

Prevost, NASCAR announce multi-year partnership

Involvement began in the 1980s as Featherlite Coaches and Marathon Coach led the way in providing track-side offices and living quarters for competitors, sponsors, suppliers and families who made the racetrack their home throughout the race season.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2013

Pierce Transit to raise vanpool fares

Board of directors voted to increase fares for all vanpool users by $2 instead of its initial plan to cut 40 vanpools that start and end outside the agency’s service area.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2013

LaHood to APTA Leg. audience: ‘We have more work to do’

Said that the sequester cuts about $100 million from the New Starts program, and the transportation industry needs people at every level of government to come together.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2013

MCI names VP, marketing and product planning

Brent Maitland will be responsible for promoting and communicating the “MCI Reliability Driven” and Setra corporate brand strategies in both the private and public sectors, using a variety of media, including print and electronic advertising and promotions.

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