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News•by Staff•January 15, 2009

MCI delivers, takes new order

The Coach USA order includes 27 J4500s and 13 D4505s that will be used for operations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and five J4500s for its Coach Canada operations.

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News•by Staff•January 15, 2009

U.S. DOT to improve border travel efficiency

The Cascade Gateway Project will provide border-crossing wait time and travel condition information to drivers and freight carriers, using sensors to provide pre-trip and en-route wait times on crossing the border to reduce congestion.

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News•by Staff•January 13, 2009

Megabus grew more than 200 percent in 2008

High gas prices, the need for alternative travel options, convenience and cheap fares have boosted ticket sales for megabus.com service since its April 2006 launch.

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News•by Staff•January 12, 2009

Cummins reaffirms EPA 2010 regulation readiness

Company will offer a range of engines from the 6.7 liter ISB to 15 liter ISX, delivering best-in-class fuel economy and performance while complying with the EPA’s newest and most stringent emissions standards.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Nicole Schlosser•January 9, 2009

Motorcoach Top 50: Diversify to Boost Business

Once again, Dallas-based Coach America rolls in at the top in METRO's annual motorcoach survey. Despite the lagging economy, two-thirds of carriers reported a substantial increase in business.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

Innovative Motorcoach Operators

Representing a diverse cross section of cities across North America, this year's standout motorcoach operators show us how they cut costs to run leaner operations, enhance their fleets and grow their customer bases.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

Hybrids, Fuel Prices Top Topics at BusCon '08

While a bevy of vehicle manufacturers showcased their hybrid models on the show floor, industry experts discussed alternative-fuel options, 2010 engine emissions standards and steps to achieve better fuel economy.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

High-Tech Entertainment Systems Enhance Coach Services

While demand for LCD widescreen monitors continues to grow, motorized flip-down monitors look to be the next big thing in on-board entertainment systems. Digital media players operated via USB flash drives appear to be on the horizon.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

FMCSA Pushes for Greater Carrier Safety, Compliance

The federal agency's CSA2010 program, includes a series of evaluation measurements covering the areas of unsafe driving, drugs and alcohol and driver fitness.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

Technology's impact has multiple dimensions and challenges

As we look to expand the industry and procure new equipment to meet the growing demand for public transportation, governments and agencies must fund the talent side of our growing need.

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