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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2012

CH Bus Sales delivers Temsas to Ill., N.Y.

The TS35 coaches are equipped with a Cummins engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts. Both operators also equipped their new coaches with 110-volt outlets and Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2012

Allison unveils certification program

This additional level of "Allison Excellence" certification will require distributors to meet aggressive customer service standards focused on timeliness of repairs, inventory stocking and customer feedback, according to the company.

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ArticlesFebruary 23, 2012

Tech improves efficiency, reduces costs for mobile surveillance

As technology continues to improve, so does mobile surveillance operability. Learn how developments on the horizon in camera use, DVRs, Wi-Fi and information systems will help fleets — both large and small — increase efficiency.

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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012

Legislative and Regulatory Update

A whole host of new regulations and possible legislation are on the horizon for motorcoach operators. METRO spoke to the ABA's Norm Littler and UMA's Ken Presley to find out the latest on some of the issues.

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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012

FMCSA Begins Query Into Hours-of-Service

As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s quest to make motorcoach travel safer, the FMCSA has begun conducting listening sessions to solicit concepts, ideas and information. The first such session was held at the ABA’s Marketplace in January.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

ABC delivers Van Hools, M1235s to Calif., N.Y.

New M1235s feature coach-style interiors with full height windshields and air ride suspension, as well as Amaya A2-Ten model seats with three-point belts and added leg room.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Megabus expands service through Southeast

Will offer routes from Atlanta to Athens, Ga. and from Atlanta to New Orleans via the Mobile, Ala. to Montgomery, Ala. route. The company will also begin to integrate double-decker buses on routes to and from Atlanta.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Mich. transit, coach entities form PPP

The new service, named AirRide, is expected to begin in April and will provide 12 daily round trips from Ann Arbor to Detroit Metro Airport and will be operated by Michigan Flyer on behalf of TheRide.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Q'Straint, Sure-Lok tap new Canadian sales manager

Paul Faucher brings more than 26 years of business experience, which includes an extensive background in sales support and project leader assignments throughout North America and overseas.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2012

Setra unveils ESP at UMA EXPO

The active system improves handling safety and stability and is based on the electronic ABS advanced anti-lock braking system, which optimizes braking force. It is now standard on all S 417 and S 407 vehicles.

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