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ADA Compliant Transit: Easier, More Dignified Travel for Every Passenger

Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

Mixed results for Operation Safe Driver campaign

Despite some improvements, results also showed an increase in moving traffic warnings and citations for all drivers, which shows more work is needed to educate both passenger and commercial vehicle drivers about operating their vehicles more safely.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

ABC delivers Van Hools to Va., Ga.

Savannah's Swept Away specified an REI Entertainment system with 15.4-inch monitors, a Saucon TDS GPS system and a rear window with curtains

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

Big Rig Collision to open new location, change name

New location will offer the same services as its Calgary facility with full collision, refinishing, fire restoration and refurbishment all under one roof

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

MCI donates $5K to Motorcoach Council

A founding member of the council, the company established a voluntary, opt-in program for customers to contribute one-half of one percent of their MCI Service Parts purchases.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2009

Report: Tech savvy travelers choosing buses

The high-tech traveler has been a driving force in the continued growth of bus travel, which grew 5.1 percent in 2009; the third straight year bus ridership has surged, according to the DePaul University researchers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Samsung purchases Setra coaches

The S 411 HD is the smallest vehicle in the new TopClass 400 line, and features VIP interior amenities as well as Front Collision Guard, adaptive cruise control with Active Brake Assist and Lane-Keeping Assist.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2009

Senate Committee passes motorcoach safety act

The safety measures required by the bill have been the subject of numerous safety recommendations issued by the NTSB over the past four decades.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2009

REI introduces YouTube, electronic catalog

YouTube page features videos about REI's BUS-WATCH product, including a DVR demo and school bus sample.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

FMCSA raises new bus co. requirements

Final rule raises the compliance standards for passing new entrant safety audits and requires that new carriers correct safety deficiencies before being granted permanent registration.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Daimler Buses to deliver 460 coaches for World Cup

Delivery of Mercedes-Benz travel coaches set to commence this month, with the last of the 460 vehicles to be delivered in late April 2010.

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