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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

MCI delivers new J4500 to Phoenix

Equipped with a Cummins engine featuring clean-diesel technology and an Allison transmission for near-zero emissions. The J4500 also has electronic stability control, fire suppression equipment and a tire monitoring system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Cummins purchases German SCR technology

As part of the acquisition, 133 former Hilite employees have joined Cummins and the business will continue to operate from the plant at Marktheidenfeld for the foreseeable future.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2012

N.C. firm to invest $10M in All Aboard America!

TCAP last month restated its intention to offer up to $500 million in common and preferred stock or debt securities to investors in the coming months.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2012

N.Y. police shut down unlicensed charter buses

Caught four New Oriental Tour Inc. charter buses carrying commuters without a license. The operator was using the coaches to transport commuters for $1, as opposed to $2 to $3 charged by smaller van services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Federal leaders highlight new transit safety authority

MAP-21 requires, among other things, that FTA define and establish a State Safety Oversight program to ensure that rail transit systems are meeting stringent safety requirements.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Transit Marketing Group names new eastern sales manager

Sara DiOrio will be responsible for representing UTC MobileView Surveillance Systems, Kiel Seating and Sutrak HVAC Systems in the eastern region of the U.S.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

UK tour bus co. chooses GreenRoad for driver training

GreenRoad has already reduced driving risk 60% for the 70 buses in London where it has been in use by 110 drivers since 2010.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2012

NTSB issues safety recs

Directed to the FMCSA, NHTSA, AASHTO and various motorcoach associations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

CUTA launches online transit campaign

"Take Action! Write to the Minister" rallies members and the public to voice their support and call on Canada’s federal government to increase funding for public transit. Includes an action center designed to send a letter to Minister Lebel with recommendations to make public transit an integral part of the next long term infrastructure plan, and a social media campaign.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

N.Y. coach crash injures 24

A Star Tag Inc. bus driver lost control of his vehicle near New York City on the way to a casino on Wednesday, sending 24 people to the hospital.

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