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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2019

InterMotive designs seat belt warning system for Freedman Seating

On the heels of proposed rulemaking proceedings to require belt use warning systems in buses, Safe-T-Seat offers a practical resolution.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2019

Cleveland RTA K-9 receives bullet-proof vest via boy's fundraiser

Kubo, became the recipient of a custom-designed protective vest, thanks to the fundraising efforts of 10-year-old Brady Snakovsky.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

NJ TRANSIT expands de-escalation training for frontline employees

Training will be more robust and help to reduce assaults on bus operators, conductors, police, and other personnel.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Sleep apnea study of truckers could impact motorcoach industry

The U. of Minnesota Morris found a trucking firm that mandated treatment for its drivers with the condition saved significantly on non-OSA-program medical insurance costs.

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ArticlesOctober 23, 2019

Enhance station safety, security by designing for transit user experience

Focused design strategies can complement traditional approaches by enhancing user perception of safety.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2019

New mobility, autonomous and e-tech upfront at BusCon 2019

Take a look at what you missed ... Uber execs talk, new vehicle offerings, and how to conquer issues in maintenance. 

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ArticlesOctober 16, 2019

Making trains safer through advanced communication networks

Communications networks that railway operators have depended on for decades are quickly becoming obsolete and increasingily difficult to maintain and/or replace.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2019

Fla.'s HART unveils new driver safety shields

During an event, a HART bus operator, CEO Ben Limmer, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, and ATU representatives took the inaugural ride.

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Articlesby Janna StarcicOctober 14, 2019

Q&A: NYCT chief reflects on career, current initiatives

Andy Byford was appointed president of the agency, the largest in North America, with almost 8 million daily riders, in January 2018

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

N.Y. MTA report finds subway can speed up by as much as 50%

An agency task force initiated a study that would lead to faster trains while prioritizing customer and employee safety.

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