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Breaking Accessibility Barriers with the Low Floor Frontrunner Minibus

Accessible transit isn’t a feature—it’s a responsibility. This whitepaper explores how the Low-Floor Frontrunner is redefining mobility with a breakthrough design that removes barriers, empowers riders, and delivers measurable operational advantages for agencies. Discover why this next generation minibus is setting a new standard for inclusive transportation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2017

Bus driver app provides safe, accessible vehicle route info

SmartBusRoute provides real-time routing and navigation while avoiding low bridges and roads that are inaccessible for buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2017

ABA voices support for equitable airport access

In a joint letter with the National Limousine Association; Near Airport Parking Industry Trade Assoc.; and the Taxicab, Limousine, Paratransit Assoc., the American Bus Assoc. urged Senate chairmen and ranking members to provide an even playing field with motorcoach access to airports.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2017

Lightning Systems, New Eagle debut electric systems for Ford Transit, more

Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric will have an electric range of up to 125 miles, and a payload capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. Ford Motor Co.’s vehicle warranty covers vehicles with the LightningElectric upfit, and Ford Motor Credit financing is available.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2017

Fla. transit, motorcoach operators back to full service after Hurricane Irma

The hurricane caused massive power outages, flooding, and blocked rail lines and roads across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2017

Innovation, clean fleets honored at BusCon 2017

METRO Magazine honored bus operations and their supplier partners for initiatives that helped them improve training, save money, run more efficiently, streamline operations, or improve safety, while PERC honored three operators for championing propane autogas.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2017

How implementing biophilic architecture can soothe transit riders

By incorporating simple biophilic principles into station and facility design, cities, and transit agencies can foster stronger connections to nature that improve our overall wellbeing as individuals and as a community.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2017

BusCon 2017 product showcase

A look at the products that will be featured on the show floor during BusCon 2017: Sept. 11-13 in Indianapolis.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2017

March Networks introduces new 'Incident Search' tool

Provides fleet operators with a visual overview of what’s happening on all of their routes, complete with details on recorded events, such as speed, hard brakes, door malfunctions, or impacts.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2017

WMATA taps taxi companies for subsidized Md. paratransit services

The decision was a win for disability rights activists who pressed WMATA officials to avoid companies such as Uber, because they lack vehicles with wheelchair-ramps and have been sued for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2017

Cubic, TfL launch mobile ticketing app for Oyster smart card customers

The mobile app will allow Oyster card customers to manage their travel fares and payments, top up their cards, and view their journey history on the go via Android or Apple iOS devices.

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