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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 StaffMay 13, 2009

Daimler delivers first Sprinters to Canada

The three shuttle buses will be used primarily as reduced capacity options for British Columbia-based Charter Bus Lines.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2009

Funds sought for industry veteran

Saunier, 52, has three prospective kidney donors and hopes to have the surgery by this September or October.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2009

METRO Briefs

Report: Driver caused Calif. coach crash. Amtrak:High-speed rail unrealistic. Report: BRT cheaper than rail to Oakland airport.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2009

MCI delivers to Louisiana, Tennessee

D4505s come equipped with three-point seat belts and SmarTire, and the E4500 features a Cummins engine and Allison Transmission and optional 10.2-inch LCD monitors.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2009

ABA Board, Foundation name new chairs

The ABA Board of Directors also elected George Maney, president of Coach America in Dallas, to the Board, and Dan Eisentrager, vice president of Coach America's Western Region, to a non-voting seat.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2009

Silverado Stages extends flu prevention

After each use of its coaches, the interior is treated with an effective and environmentally friendly disinfectant that is applied by spray and has 24-hour residual protection.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2009

LaHood orders motorcoach safety review

United States Department of Transportation agencies participating in the creation of the Action Plan include the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s to Quebec

Autobus La Québécoise Inc.’s new coaches are equipped with clean-diesel engine technology, seating for 56 passengers and a state-of-the-art entertainment system with six 15-inch flat-screen monitors.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2009

METRO Briefs

Sec. LaHood orders coach safety review. Lockheed sues for release from N.Y. MTA contract. Tri-Rail faces service cuts.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2009

ABA, TPOC form partnership

Partnership will include the co-branding of each association's conferences, special introductory member offers and Internet brand exposure on each other's Websites.

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