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News•by Staff•February 13, 2009

METRO Briefs

Green Bay fighting rising costs. London bus designs on display. Tenn. Named No.1 ‘motorcoach state.’

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News•by Staff•February 11, 2009

Daimler offering Setra training sessions

Attendees will receive complete hands-on training and in-depth understanding of Setra S 417 and its components. The training will be in a classroom setting, as well as practical sessions on a coach.

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News•by Staff•February 11, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> American, Safeguard introduce 3-point belted seat

Premier features a 3-point seat belt and SmartFrame technology, which protects both belted and unbelted passengers while providing improved safety for large adults to small children.

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News•by Staff•February 10, 2009

Senate passes stimulus bill

Bill that includes $8.4 billion for transit must now go to conference with the House, which passed an $819 billion version of the bill late last month.

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News•by Staff•February 10, 2009

MCI delivers D4505s to Tennessee

Coaches are Anchor Trailways’ first new ones in about 10 years, and its first-ever new MCIs.

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News•by Staff•February 9, 2009

NTSB: Door distracted driver

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•February 7, 2009

Krapf Turns Family Bus Route into Multi-Faceted Business

Working on motorcoaches and buses nearly his entire life has taught METRO magazine’s Operator of the Year award winner Dale Krapf, chairman of the board, Krapf Bus Companies, how to adapt and grow in an industry that is constantly in flux and comes with multiple opportunities disguised as challenges.

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Articles•February 7, 2009

Seating Options for Today's Passenger Transportation Systems

The latest industry models combine cutting-edge technology with modern design to enhance numerous vehicle interiors. Current features include three-point seat belts, “back-to-back” configurations, and anti-microbial/anti-bacterial vinyl and stainless steel structures.

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Articles•February 7, 2009

Growing Business Amidst Economic Downturn Prevailing Theme at UMA Expo

New opportunities created by the Charter Bus Rules were also topics of discussion. Operators were urged to partner with local operators that have historically been looked at as the competition.

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News•by Staff•February 6, 2009

Pure Luxury honored for ‘Environmental Excellence’

Awards presented at a Green Ride Global member reception at this year’s International Limousine and Chauffeured Transportation show in Las Vegas.

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