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ArticlesJune 23, 2021

How Transportation Operations Can Apply for CERTS Act Grants

Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.

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NewsJune 17, 2021

UMA Begins Search for New President/CEO

David Moody, UMA’s vice chairman, is leading the search committee, and expects it will take three to six months for the committee to complete its work.

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NewsJune 11, 2021

Greyhound Extends Icomera's Contract for On-Board Entertainment Solution

In 2020, the entire North American Greyhound fleet was upgraded with Icomera's X-Series wireless Internet connectivity gateway, which offers the potential to host a range of other passenger-experience-related applications.

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NewsJune 10, 2021

Ohio's Croswell Bus Lines Marks 100th Anniversary

The company was founded in 1921 by R.S. Croswell and his wife Jesse and provided line run service to workers and military personnel between Portsmouth and Cincinnati, Ohio.

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NewsJune 10, 2021

ADL Unveils Zero-Emission, Three-Axle Double-Deck Bus

The Enviro500EV CHARGE includes all the usual benefits that come with Alexander Dennis’s double-deck buses, including panoramic views and low-floor entry.

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NewsJune 9, 2021

Volvo Group Breaks Ground on U.S. Vehicle Propulsion Lab

The facility will be the first in North America to allow comprehensive testing of current and future products for Prevost, Volvo Bus, Volvo Trucks, and Mack Trucks to meet evolving government regulations.

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NewsJune 7, 2021

NTSB Issues 3 Safety Recs Following Utah Bus Crash

The crash happened when the medium-size bus was traveling east on Utah State Route 12, carrying 30 passengers during a trip from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. At a recorded speed of 64 mph (in a posted 65 mph zone) the bus’s right wheels departed the right edge of the roadway.

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NewsJune 3, 2021

Driving Force Releases Driver Recruitment/Retention Toolkit

Driving Force was created to help the entire industry and companies of all sizes to attract and retain drivers.

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NewsJune 1, 2021

Chaddick Institute's Schwieterman Discusses Road Ahead for Intercity Motorcoach

On the latest episode of METROspectives, he also touches on Greyhound’s decision to cease Canadian operations, how FlixBus is continuing its growth in the U.S., and more.

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NewsMay 24, 2021

PWT Reaffirms Commitment to Intercity Bus Services

As the intercity bus industry continues to deal with the effects of the pandemic, Pacific Western Transportation plans to fill the gaps in service through its Red Arrow and Ebus brands.

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