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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2015

Finding Out How Adults with Autism Get Where They Need to Go

A Rutgers study is first step toward making it easier for adults on the autism spectrum to use public transportation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2015

Uber, Lyft must improve access for riders with disabilities, Calif. advocates say

During a hearing with LAX's disability advisory committee this year, Uber representatives said they had about 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles available in L.A., provided by a non-emergency medical transportation company.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2015

Nearly half of striking Sun Tran drivers make top pay

The strike, now going into its second month, shows no signs of ending, with the Teamsters and Sun Tran management deadlocked over competing compensation proposals and driver-safety measures.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2015

Allied Specialty Vehicles names new Goshen Coach VP/GM

Joey Belle has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and operations, including 22 years at E-One in supervisor and director positions and three years VP, operations, at Capacity Trucks where he played an integral role in the product development and launch of the company’s new Sabre terminal truck platform.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2015

Electric car-sharing service launches in Indianapolis

This is the first-of-its-kind electric car sharing service in the U.S. by the Bolloré Group of France, which already operates car sharing services in several other cities, including the world’s largest EV sharing service: Autolib', in Paris.

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ArticlesSeptember 2, 2015

2015 Paratransit Survey: Growing Demand for Service Tops Challenges

Recruitment and retention once again was the top driver-related challenge, with 48% reporting. Sixty-five percent of respondents implemented scheduling and dispatch software making it the most prevalent technology being used to enhance service.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 2, 2015

What a Bus Dealer Can Do For You

Whether you are a private operator with hundreds of vehicles, a community paratransit provider or a local church group, chances are you will purchase your bus from a dealer.

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ArticlesSeptember 2, 2015

Ways to Improve Communication with Customers Who Have Disabilities

Call center staff play an important role in helping customers feel appreciated.

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ArticlesSeptember 2, 2015

Industry Set to Converge on Indianapolis for BusCon 2015

This year’s expo, being held Sept. 28 to 30, continues to be the best place for the entire bus industry to see the growing vehicle and technology options on the market, as well as take part in a top-notch educational program and plenty of networking opportunities.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

VIA expands free Wi-Fi to entire fleet, facilities

VIA's expanded 4G LTE service, provided in partnership with Verizon and Cradlepoint, is an enhancement over the previous 3G wireless service available on express routes, the Primo route, and 11 transit centers. Now the improved and expanded service is available on all bus routes and VIA properties, and it will also be available on VIAtrans paratransit vans by November 1.

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