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News•by Staff•July 28, 2011

FMCSA to hold motorcoach safety summit

Objectives include increasing awareness of the importance of safety and enforcement among all stakeholders; identifying policy-related barriers and developing opportunities for addressing targeted challenges; and developing tools and resources for educating and training on the maintenance, operations, and purchasing of motorcoach services.

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News•by Staff•July 28, 2011

Report: Crumbling transportation infrastructure could cost U.S. $3.1 trillion

In 2010, deficiencies in America’s roads, bridges, and transit systems cost American households and businesses more than $129 billion, including approximately $97 billion in vehicle operating costs, $32 billion in delays in travel time, $1.2 billion in safety costs, and $590 million in environmental costs.

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News•by Staff•July 27, 2011

Krystal unveils new electric mid-size shuttle

The bus boasts sealed electrically isolated battery modules that cannot produce any gases and a drive train that does not produce any emissions. The new vehicle will be on display at BusCon in Chicago, Sept. 13-14.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2011

N.Y. to suspend 8 charter, tour bus companies

Each company failed three or more roadside inspections of buses or drivers in the last six months, according to Gov. Cuomo's administration.

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News•by Staff•July 25, 2011

Las Vegas' Ryan's Express sold

As part of the deal, Michael Haggerty sold his remaining 51 percent ownership stake to the private equity group. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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News•by Staff•July 22, 2011

Motorcoach Council launches grant application raffle

Operators can purchase tickets for $250 through August 15 for the Over-the-Road Bus Accessibility-ADA Grant Application Raffle. The amount expected to be available for the 2011 grant is $8.8 million. The prize is valued at $5,000.

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News•by Staff•July 22, 2011

ABC delivers Van Hool C2045s to Fla., S.C.

Both vehicles feature Cummins engines and Allison transmissions, as well as Wi-Fi and 110-volt outlets.

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News•by Staff•July 20, 2011

Canadian coach co. to expand accessible service program

Pacific Western Transportation's travel service program for patients needing to travel for out-of-town medical appointments features a Prevost luxury model coach equipped to accommodate wheelchair and scooter passengers.

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News•by Staff•July 20, 2011

MCI delivers to N.Y., Pa.

Additionally, the company announced that it can now be found on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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News•by Staff•July 19, 2011

U.S. DOT: Obama Administration stepped up unsafe coach crackdown

Between 2000 and 2009, FMCSA issued a total of 14 imminent hazard orders placing unsafe carriers out of service. In just the last two years, FMCSA has already issued another 14 imminent hazard orders to take carriers that pose an immediate risk to passengers off the road.

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