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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2011

ABC delivers C2045s to D.C., San Diego

Lorton, Va.-based DC Trails received four 2012 coaches and San Diego’s Sun Diego Charter Co. recently purchased eight 2012 coaches.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2011

Apollo to provide removable drives for RoadRunner DVRs

With no moving parts, the drives are enclosed in protected housing with shock dampeners. This added safeguard lessens the force of impact and vibration commonly found in mobile environments. Solid-state drives will double the life span of the drive – as compared to traditional rotating-disk hard drives.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2011

ABA’s 'Marketplace' coming to Texas in January

Taking place in Grapevine, Texas from Jan. 6 through Jan. 10, Marketplace offers an opportunity for motorcoach operators to get together face-to-face with potentially thousands of customers to book future tours, take advantage of educational opportunities, network with other operators and meet with equipment suppliers during the ABA’s Product Pavilion.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2011

Megabus pushing regulators to restrict BoltBus routes

The U.S.-based curbside carrier has filed at least three challenges with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board since May 2010.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2011

NTSB releases statements on Hours of Service, driver cell phone ban

Says FMCSA and states need to partner on HOS to ensure compliance, the industry needs to support the rule with comprehensive Fatigue Risk Management Systems, and that the U.S. DOT should have gone further in prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2011

FMCSA orders Pa. carrier to cease operations

An extensive review of Double Happyness Travel Inc.’s operations found multiple hours-of-service, vehicle maintenance and controlled substance and alcohol testing violations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2011

Study: Curbside coach trips up 32%

Higher gasoline costs, Wi-Fi and cheaper fares than planes and trains were cited as major reasons for the jump.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2011

MCI delivers J4500s to Maryland, Texas

Waldorf, Md.-based Keller Transportation Inc. added a customized J4500 and Houston-based Continental Bus Lines put its third J4500 coach into service.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2011

APTA: Transit users save $9,690 annually

With the average national gas price at $3.21 per gallon, individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $807 this month.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2011

NTSB: 34,925 transportation deaths in 2010

Rail fatalities increased from 742 to 813, with the majority at grade crossings, though deaths on light, heavy and commuter rail rose from 229 to 253.

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