Featuring a special selection of pre-owned coaches, “BusBuys” lets visitors view videos, specs and pricing information. Additional features include quality engineered, value-priced ABC select parts, and a search option for coach repair facilities nationwide.
Amendment placed by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in last year's DOT appropriations bill prohibited the FTA from enforcing the Charter Bus Rule against King County Metro Transit.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) included a provision to raise the monthly limit commuters can deduct from their paycheck on a pre-tax basis from $120 to $230 to pay for their commute and accrue savings. However, the additional savings will disappear if the law is allowed to sunset on Dec. 31, 2010, reverting to the $120 level unless Congress acts to extend it.
Gov. Sonny Perdue signed an anti-texting-while-driving bill into law for all drivers in his state. The law also forbids cell phone use for young drivers with a provisional license. In addition, NHTSA has developed sample legislation that states can use as a starting point to craft measures to ban texting.
Pike Research forecasts that the U.S. will remain the largest singular market for hybrid trucks and buses between now and 2015, followed closely by China.
The new law, effective June 1, imposes a $100 penalty for the first violation and a $250 penalty for repeat violations that occur within a two-year period. In addition, the law — which prohibits all cell phone use for drivers up to age 18 — imposes special penalties for such drivers if they are caught texting.
Dario Franchitti's spacious vehicle is equipped with three flat screen TVs, a washer/dryer system and a master suite with private bath.
Last year, 9,683 CVSA and FMCSA certified inspectors at 2,145 locations across North America performed a record 72,255 truck and bus inspections. Of that total, there were 56,486 NAS Level I inspections.
Other topics included whether the existence of private inter-city bus service affected the government's development of new high-speed rail lines?
Established by Congress in 2006, the MCSAC is charged with providing information, advice and recommendations to the FMCSA on motor carrier safety programs and regulations.
Red River Trailways has five full-sized motorcoaches and a diversified business base that serves church groups, schools, conventions and sporting events.
Drivers caught texting will receive warnings until January 1, 2011, after which law enforcement will issue $60 fines for violations. Because it is a primary law, police officers can stop motorists suspected of this offense alone.
In the program, coach operators agree to donate one-half of one percent of their net parts purchases, which Prevost then matches — up to $50,000 for the year.
Finds that the most successful infrastructure projects exist where the private sector has been involved through the full lifecycle of a project in public-private partnerships (PPPs) where the private and public sector cooperate to augment the efficiency of the project.
Will support the advancement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through a strategic partnership between the U.S. DOT and the Women’s Transportation Seminar International.
At North Carolina's Raleigh Convention Center, the United Motorcoach Association welcomed professionals from the motorcoach industry for educational sessions and a show floor featuring equipment suppliers and motorcoach and bus manufacturers.
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