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Technologyby StaffApril 2, 2013

Minn. Metro Transit launches Commuter Challenge

Residents can participate in the program by pledging to replace drive-alone trips and instead take the bus or train, bicycle, carpool, walk, telework or vanpool.

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Busby StaffApril 2, 2013

VSG, Stertil-Koni settle patent lawsuit

Under the agreements, details of which are confidential, each company will acknowledge each others existing patents.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 1, 2013

Coach driver in Pa. crash had no drugs, alcohol in system

Toxicology tests showed that the Johnstown tour bus driver who crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, killing the Seton Hill University women's lacrosse coach, her unborn child and himself, also had no prior medical condition. The driver died of blunt force trauma at the scene.

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New Mobilityby StaffApril 1, 2013

First Transit's Phoenix contract extended

Will be for five years and takes effect July 1, 2013.

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New Mobilityby StaffApril 1, 2013

National Express wins Calif. contract

Will include operation of local and express fixed-route bus service, complementary paratransit, and general public dial-a-ride for Solano County Transit.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 1, 2013

MCI to deliver 130 coaches to Greyhound

New D4505 coaches will reflect the company’s updated look and come equipped with wheelchair lifts and digital amenities now available on all of its newer coaches.

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Busby StaffApril 1, 2013

Utah's new fares among highest in U.S.

Of 169 U.S. transit agencies that participated in a 2012 APTA survey, only five cities will have higher base fares for buses than the Utah Transit Authority's $2.50 fare.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 29, 2013

FMCSA orders Fung Wah to cease all operations

Evidence of significant safety problems and dangerous conditions found on its buses. Company failed to inspect, repair and maintain its vehicles, falsified inspection records, failed to ensure its drivers were qualified and complied with HOS regs, and failed to meet drug and alcohol testing requirements.

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Busby StaffMarch 29, 2013

FTA releases $1.42B in third round of Sandy aid

The majority of the funds will go to the transit agencies that incurred the greatest expenses while preparing for and recovering from Hurricane Sandy — N.Y. MTA, PATH, NJ Transit and NYC DOT.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 29, 2013

APTA: Public Transportation users save $9,947 annually

Savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle which includes the March 26, 2013 average national gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.

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