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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2012

ABC acquires TMC Group

The new operating company will be known as Ameritrans Bus Inc. ABC anticipates investing additional capital in the business to increase production and capacity.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2012

Bus co., feds blamed for 2011 Va. crash

After reviewing a crash investigation report, the NTSB found fault with Sky Express for failing to provide a fatigue management program or any other formal safety policies for its drivers, and with the FMCSA for failing to shut down the company despite repeated safety violations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2012

CH Bus delivers Temsa to Ind.

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

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2012

MCI delivers to Texas, S.C. operators

Taylor, Texas-based Clark Travel recently took delivery of 10 new MCI J4500 coaches, while the Bluffton, S.C.-based Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority took delivery a new Commuter Coach.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Patrick Scully joins MCI as VP, public sector and marketing

The move follows the recent acquisition of the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for Setra motorcoaches from Daimler Buses, where Scully was formerly chief commercial officer.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

ABA expands member discount program

Partnered with Fleet One, FirstLab, Sage Payment Solutions, and Digital Insurance for additional deals.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

NTSB to meet on Va. crash

Four of the 58 passengers were killed and 49 others were injured.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2012

Relief drivers required for Japanese long-haul night buses

The move was introduced in the wake of a tragic bus accident in April, in which the driver, who admitted to being asleep at the wheel, crashed into a wall killing seven passengers and injured 39.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

James River honored for safety

Received the “The President’s Award” from Trax Insurance Co., which evaluates operators on their accident rates, training/safety program, maintenance system, garage safety and management training. This is the fourth year in a row that the company has won the award.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

Prevost featured in Canadian ad campaign

The ads illustrate how Prevost has been an integral part of that impact, by supplying coaches to the Oil Sands in Northern Alberta, in turn promoting motorcoach travel throughout the country.

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