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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 27, 2015

Chinatown bus stop fumes, noise makes life 'unbearable' for tenant

For the past year-and-a-half, exhaust fumes have blackened Talia Billig’s window and honking, slamming and customer’s conversations have forced her to sleep with three white noise devices, according to the report.

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Technologyby StaffJanuary 27, 2015

Nova testing diesel-electric hybrid bus in Quebec

The E series LFS HEV will be tested for six months to document the benefits of its green technology, under the various propulsion modes it offers — diesel, hybrid electric or fully electric.

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Railby StaffJanuary 27, 2015

OCTA's streetcar project moves forward

The system is intended to provide “last-mile” transportation for individuals traveling from the transportation hubs to employment and retail and recreational areas in the heart of Orange County.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 27, 2015

PATCO, SEPTA working toward fare compatibility

After SEPTA switches to its long-awaited electronic Key "smart card" fare-payment system this year, PATCO cards will be compatible with the SEPTA system, as long as the user registers its PATCO card with the agency, which will permit SEPTA to identify the user and bill PATCO for the trip.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 27, 2015

TTC unveils 2015 'Customer Charter'

Now in its third year, the charter is designed to track promises and improvements that benefit customers, while holding TTC’s management to account if promises are not kept. The progress against these commitments is reported to the TTC board quarterly and posted on the agency’s website.

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Railby StaffJanuary 27, 2015

Quester Tangent on track to become a certified supplier for NYCT

Will design and install its train control and monitoring and diagnostic (MDS) system on an NYCT R142 subway car for a 12-month demonstration period.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

SEFAC releases new 18 Type lift

All of the companies' mobile lifts are now manufactured out of its Baltimore headquarters. All SEFAC lifts are backed up by the service team who provide no charge, in-house technical support, annual OSHA safety inspections and everything in-between.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

First Transit wins 3 paratransit contracts

Company will provide services in San Mateo, Calif. and Broward County and Palm Beach County, Fla.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

N.Y. MTA stand by Staten Island paratransit services

Addressing complaints brought up by several customers and Marybeth Melendez, the former democratic hopeful for State Assembly who uses the service regularly, an MTA spokesman said complaints against Staten Island car services, which address 30% of Staten Island intra-borough trips, have remained relatively flat.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

Md. MTA paratransit riders file suit

Users are routinely picked up and dropped off late for critical medical appointments by MTA's mobility/paratransit service, according to the lawsuit.

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