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News•by Staff•November 6, 2019

Collision avoidance systems, helmet usage could prevent bicyclist fatalaties, NTSB reports

Investigators identified an array of other factors in reducing crash risks, including use of adaptive headlights and limiting speeds on roads where motor vehicles share the roadway

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News•by Staff•November 6, 2019

Alstom testing hydrogen fuel-cell train in the Netherlands

The tests will be carried out on the track between Groningen and Leeuwarden at up to approximately 87 mph and will last about two weeks.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2019

FMCSA proposes DVIR rule it says will save motorcoach industry $74M

Current regulations require commercial bus drivers to submit DVIRs even if there are no vehicle defects to report.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2019

Volvo lands its largest European all-electric bus order

The buses will be operated on several routes in Gothenburg, Sweden by Transdev.

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Articles•November 5, 2019

Banned surveillance cameras and how to keep your transit operation safe

To help you avoid inadvertently purchasing dangerous equipment, here are some actions you can take to ensure your next purchase of an on-board video security system is safe.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2019

LIRR begins PTC usage on 4 more rail lines

The segment of the Montauk Branch between Babylon and Patchogue received the technology in April, and the Hempstead Branch received it in August.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2019

San Diego's MTS launches battery-electric pilot program

The New Flyer buses have an average estimated range of 150 miles per charge. 

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2019

Fla.'s JTA testing ADA-accessible autonomous shuttle

The agency welcomed officials and disability advocate groups to experience the shuttle and to provide feedback.

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News•by Staff•November 1, 2019

BusCon, LCT East combine to launch new bus event in 2020

America’s Bus & Coach Expo will take place November 15 to 17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

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News•by Staff•November 1, 2019

BYD, AMPLY partner for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, services

The partnership formalizes the relationship as the two companies begin to deploy several electric bus customer projects, with the earliest expected to launch this year.

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