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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Wisconsin becomes 25th state to ban texting while driving

The new law outlaws texting by all drivers. First-time violators face fines of $20 to $400, along with four points on their driving records. Second-time violators face fines of $200 to $800. Police officers can stop motorists suspected of this offense alone.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

Clean Energy to supply CNG fueling to SuperShuttle

Under the terms of the new five-year fuel agreement, SuperShuttle vans will fuel up at existing and future public access stations located at airports including Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

Michigan becomes 24th state to ban texting while driving

The newly signed legislation explicitly prohibits a person from reading, writing or sending text messages while driving a vehicle in state. Mich. governor signed the bill into law on Oprah Winfrey’s No Phone Zone Day program.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

NTSB chief joins ‘No Phone Zone Day’ rally

Public service campaign brings together a coalition of government agencies and transportation safety organizations asking all Americans to take a pledge to agree not to use cell phones while driving. This includes texting and using only hands-free calling.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2010

MCI delivers to Louisiana

Hotard's newest MCI coaches were outfitted with 50 leather upholstered seats that allow for extra legroom. Other features include a clean-diesel Cummins ISM 10.8-liter engine, teamed with an Allison B500 6-speed automatic transmission, Wi-Fi and three-point seat belts.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2010

Daimler delivers S 417s to Va., N.C.

Both Cross Tours and Gotta Go are first-time Setra S 417 customers.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

DriveCam releases Top 5 Transit Driving Behaviors

With so much focus in the news on collisions in the transit industry caused by distracted driving, DriveCam said it was surprised to find that it actually ranks #5 on the list of behaviors.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

Transit workers rally in Washington

Thousands descend on Capitol Hill to demand greater and more flexible funding.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

River Park to market REI's products

In their distributor role, RiverPark will work directly with commercial vehicle OEM's to offer mobile audio/video and security applications.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

IMMI engineers receive Henry Ford II award

The honor recognizes the company's accomplishments in increasing safety on motorcoaches and school buses with the development of the Premier seat, which incorporates SafeGuard SmartFrame technology to protect both belted and unbelted occupants.

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