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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2012

APTA, BAF: Pass fully-funded transportation bill

Groups released a study predicting that record numbers of Americans will turn to public transportation as a cost-cutting measure in the face of volatile gas prices. To meet this impending surge in demand, they are calling on Congress to pass a multi-year, fully funded surface transportation bill.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2012

FMCSA unveils multilingual bus safety checklist

Free to the public, the bus safety checklist encourages travelers to first look at the on-road safety performance, safety rating and consumer complaint history of a bus company before buying a ticket or booking a trip.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2012

ABA attends D.C. event to help shape national tourism strategy

President and CEO Peter Pantuso and Senior Vice President Clyde Hart attended the event as the new National Travel and Tourism Strategy was released by Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2012

MCI delivers to Texas, N.Y.

San Antonio’s OK Tours J4500 joins an all-MCI coach fleet, with 18 J4500 models. Schenectady, N.Y.-based Wade Tours took delivery of one J4500, which comes equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13 engine, a new standard option.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2012

Maine opens $14.7M transportation, maintenance facility

Will provide a place for visitors to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island to park their cars and ride the free Island Explorer shuttle bus service to destinations around the park and island. Twenty-nine clean, propane-powered buses and four gasoline-powered vans will be maintained at the facility.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2012

FTA releases $20M in emergency transportation funds

Will reimburse Oregon, Alabama and South Carolina for fixing or replacing highways, bridges and other roadway structures. Costs associated with detours, debris removal and other immediate measures necessary to restore traffic flow in affected areas are also eligible for reimbursement.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

FMCSA launches bus safety app contest for students

Challenges student software developers to use the agency’s raw performance data on commercial bus companies to create new apps and online solutions that enable consumers to make smart safety decisions when booking their bus travel.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

BoltBus expanding west to Seattle, Portland, Ore.

Vehicle features include free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a spacious 50 passenger seating configuration.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

Motorcoach Council to help members market to general public

Developed in Europe and spreading to all parts of the world with a consumer focus, "Smart Move" clearly depicts all the benefits of motorcoach travel from the perspective of reducing congestion, reducing the environmental impact of travel, and showing the fun of traveling together as groups.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

METRO parent acquires Heavy Duty Trucking

Their addition makes Bobit Business Media the largest fleet media company in the world.

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