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Busby StaffSeptember 23, 2014

Bus co. in Del. crash had safety violations

The New York-based tour bus company involved in Sunday's crash that killed two women and injured 48 east of Red Lion had been cited in July for working a driver too many hours, and collected 18 safety violations since August 2012, federal records show.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 23, 2014

D.C. Metro bringing back computer-driven trains 5 years after fatal crash

Starting early next month, in a process known as automatic train operation, computers will take over driving a half-dozen Red Line trains daily during non-peak hours, Metro GM Richard Sarles said.

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Paratransitby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

U. of Michigan shuttle looks to increase ridership

The Detroit Connector, now in its second year of operation after being renewed as a part of the University’s Detroit Center budget, made its first journey of this year Sept. 18 running on grant money. The service is free, and the Connector staff plans to keep it that way for as long as possible, though a $5 donation per ride is suggested.

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New Mobilityby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

Ridesharing seeing notable growth among college students

Uber, Lyft and other similar brands, are keen to expand their user bases by offering ridesharing services at competitive prices.

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Railby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

Princeton Dinky advocacy group will not appeal decision

The Surface Transportation Board ruled in July that New Jersey Transit is exempt from federal oversight. Two lawsuits filed by residents and the group Save the Dinky are still active at the New Jersey Appellate Division level.

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Busby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

Penn St. forms student transportation commission

Representatives will meet monthly with Transportation Services leadership to discuss questions and concerns raised by University students as well as upcoming projects and initiatives.

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Busby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

Ohio University highlights new transportation programs

The school's transportation and parking services department has added GPS technology to track campus shuttles, a new car-sharing network and more.

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Busby StaffSeptember 22, 2014

Calif. transit, college partner for free rides

Effective immediately, any Victor Valley College student can ride all Victor Valley Transit Authority regional, county and deviated routes for free by presenting a valid student ID or ASB Card.

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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 19, 2014

ABC delivering Van Hools to San Antonio, New Orleans

Daisy Charters is adding eight new CX45s while Louisiana Motor Coach will begin taking delivery of the first four 2015 Van Hool CX 2045s and CX 2045Ls in New Orleans this month.

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Busby StaffSeptember 19, 2014

Ind.'s Transpo adds first New Flyer CNG bus

The vehicle is the first of 16 new vehicles the agency is adding and the first new bus at the agency in 11 years.

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