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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 21, 2012

June 2012 in pictures

A look at METRO's June issue in photos

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

MCI delivers 3 J4500s to Miami

The first coach, featuring the company’s signature splashy rainbow graphic against a deep pink body, joined the fleet in May. The second J4500, a white one, arrived in early June. A third, painted gray, is expected in late June.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

ABA, OMCA partner with tour portal site

The CharterBusConnect.com link appears in the Vital Links section on each of 65 destination portals, as well as under Industry Resources from the main navigation bar and TheTourOperator.com link.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

San Francisco operation adds 9 Temsas

The coaches are equipped with leather seats, Wi-FI, REI audio/video system, 110-volt plug outlets, destination signs, GPS and badge readers.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

WHO: Diesel exhaust linked to lung cancer

Exposure to diesel exhaust occurs in everyday life, through motor vehicle exhausts as well as exhausts from other diesel engines, including from other modes of transport (e.g. diesel trains and ships) and from power generators.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

REI President Dave Ruback dies

Lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on May 22, 2012. He was 56 years old. Ruback started at REI in 1987 and was promoted to president in 1998. He was instrumental in REI’s growth and commitment to service.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Coach America bankruptcy impacts Calif. transit

Ventura County Transportation Commission officials say if the shutdown of VISTA cannot be somehow avoided and that they need more time to find another company to provide bus service. They say they are asking Coach America to keep the buses on the streets for at least another month.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

N.Y. permit system to regulate intercity buses

Penalties for intercity buses in violation of permit requirements or restrictions would consist of a fine of up to $1,000 for a first violation, up to $2,500 for repeat violations, and permit suspension or revocation.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 18, 2012

Motorcoach Operator Q&A: Contending with Change

Operators discuss how they are adapting to evolving equipment, tighter competition and different customer needs and weigh in on proposed safety regulations.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2012

BusCon to welcome APTA's Michael Melaniphy

As a nationally recognized leader, Melaniphy’s entire career has been in public transportation, with more than 24 years of both public and private sector experience. Always a strong advocate for giving back, he also serves on a number of higher education and non-profit boards.

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