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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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How the Motorcoach Industry Supports Disaster Response and National Preparedness

METRO Product Showcase for the motorcoach industry

Inside the Next Generation of Motorcoaches

Virginia Breeze's new Van Hool motorcoaches with branding, which were delivered by ABC Companies.

Virginia Breeze Launches New Tidewater Current Service

Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•December 1, 2008

Cummins Engines Ready to Meet 2010 Standards

The company has updated and customized its engines to meet the EPA's near-zero-emissions standards -- without losing fuel efficiency or performance -- by integrating subsystems.

Articles•December 1, 2008

Over the Road: Searching for Good Customer Service

With bus travel, the primary impression of a trip is typically related to driver performance. Having a good attitude and sharing information on board are some of the best ways to build positive passenger relationships.

Articles•December 1, 2008

BusCon launches new products, boasts record turnout

Product launches — such as the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s new hybrid-electric chassis — drew significant attention from attendees.

News•by Staff•December 1, 2008

Prevost delivers X3-45 to N.Y.

County Coach uses its Prevost coaches to provide service for corporate functions, religious organizations, schools and private charter parties in the metropolitan New York region.

News•by Staff•December 1, 2008

Clean Energy awarded California station contract

The planned facility is designed to serve a range of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including public transit buses, municipal vehicles, and shared-ride shuttle buses and passenger cars.

News•by Staff•November 25, 2008

UMA discusses priorities with Obama team

Topics included the FTA’s Final Charter Bus Rule, as well as occupant protection and the enforcement of the FMCSA's new entrant program.

News•by Staff•November 25, 2008

Study: Bus ridership surges to record levels

Growth of bus travel has cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 36,000 tons and reduced fuel use by an estimated 3.48 million gallons (diesel fuel, gasoline and jet fuel) over the past year.

News•by Staff•November 24, 2008

Prevost delivers H3-45 to Pennsylvania

Wolf’s Bus Lines' newest vehicle, which brings its current fleet to 17 motorcoaches, joins two earlier-model Prevosts.

News•by Staff•November 21, 2008

ABC delivers to Midwest

Vandalia Bus receives ABC 3035RE, while Compass Coach adds a Van Hool T2145.

News•by Staff•November 18, 2008

Daimler delivers Orions to OC Transpo

The Orion VII hybrids use up to 35 percent less fuel, and the entire fleet is expected to reduce carbon emissions by over 5,000 tons annually, depending on the duty cycle in which the buses operate.