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News•by Staff•June 1, 2012

Greyhound offers $1 fares for customers of closed carriers

The fares are valid for travel any time between June 1 and June 16 and are only for customers who purchased tickets prior to May 31 with affected carriers listed on the FMCSA’s website.

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News•by Staff•May 31, 2012

FMCSA shuts down 26 bus operations

The bus companies transported over 1,800 passengers a day along Interstate-95, from New York to Florida. The action is the largest single safety crackdown in the agency’s history.

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News•by Staff•May 31, 2012

Megabus expands to Texas, southern U.S.

Dallas, Houston; and San Antonio residents can now travel to five cities: Austin, Texas; Norman, Okla.; Memphis, Tenn.; Little Rock, Ark.; and New Orleans for as low as $1.

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News•by Staff•May 31, 2012

Peter Pan Bus appoints new president

Brian R. Stefano will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company and its affiliated businesses, encompassing intercity motorcoach service and facilities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Greater New York/New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., locations.

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News•by Staff•May 29, 2012

MCI delivers to W. Va. veterans’ healthcare facility

Louis A. Johnson VA Healthcare System’s two new D4005 coaches come with patriotic graphics, wheelchair lifts and the latest clean diesel engine technology for near zero emissions.

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News•by Staff•May 29, 2012

FMCSA shuts down Texas operation for violations

Move comes following an extensive review of Demco Express’ operations that uncovered multiple federal safety violations in the areas of drivers' hours-of-service compliance, driver qualifications and drug testing requirements.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2012

Fla. charter service offering satellite TV

Astro Travel & Tours Inc. provides chartered services throughout its geographic market — spanning northern Florida and southern Georgia — and anywhere else in the continental U.S.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2012

APTA: 62M summer vacationers to use transit

Among travelers who will be using public transportation during their city trips, 71% said using public transportation relieves them from the worry of finding parking, while 68% believe that it is less expensive than taxis and rental cars. Sixty-seven percent will use public transportation to save money on parking and 52% responded they can save money on gas.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2012

ABC delivers Van Hool T2145 to Texas

Vehicle equipped with leather seats, Alcoa DuraBright Aluminum wheels and Van Hool’s contoured parcel rack, including an REI Elite Video System with 22-inch video monitors.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2012

Megabus plans to buy rival's assets, expand by 50%

The express bus operator and its parent company Stagecoach Group PLC announced plans Friday to pay up to $160 million for parts of Coach America Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection in January.

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