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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Coach USA, subsidiaries add 51 MCI coaches

New models come equipped with three-point passenger seat belts, wheelchair lifts, Wi-Fi, 110-volt and power outlets, GPS and Saucon Asset Tracking systems. Electronic stability control, SmarTire and a fire suppression system are standard safety features.

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Busby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Pope rides bus instead of papal limousine

As archbishop, he was frequently seen riding on transit buses and taking the regional subway system to visit Catholic parishes and attend meetings.

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Busby StaffMarch 18, 2013

U. of Wis. budget includes $12K increase for buses

In part due to a compromise to pay for part of the costs requested by University of Wisconsin Transportation Services and partly because of a projected increase in the cost of renting services from Madison Metro.

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Busby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Oregon State U. launches shuttle to curb parking

Transit and Parking Services launched a free shuttle service for anyone on the campus, since parking has become more difficult due to the campus becoming more built up and the city of Corvallis rapidly expanding.

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Busby StaffMarch 18, 2013

Boston U. students want more frequent shuttles in bad weather

They said the university’s shuttle service is inconsistent in bad weather, especially during the winter months. A university spokesperson said the university does not increase bus service due to low temperatures or inclement weather because it is “impractical and cost prohibitive.”

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Busby StaffMarch 18, 2013

U. of Arizona offers free shuttle after campus robberies

Following three robberies in the past month on the University of Arizona, Tucson campus, students are using SafeRide, a free shuttle service. The Associated Students of the University of Arizona pay for the fleet of about a dozen vehicles.

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Busby StaffMarch 18, 2013

UNC shuttle starts soon without contract

Wilmington Shuttle, a division of Cape Fear Limo, plans to start bus transit service to University of North Carolina, Wilmington students this spring. However, the company has not notified the university of the service and does not have the required permits yet.

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Railby StaffMarch 15, 2013

N.Y. MTA ‘Weekender’ app honored for design

Recognized in The Appy Awards, a nationwide app competition and an official event at SXSW. It won an award in the “Mapping/Navigation” category.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 15, 2013

YO! bus launches non-stop Boston-to-N.Y. service

Jointly operated by Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines, the service offers guaranteed seating, extra legroom with comfortable leather seating, free Wi-Fi and power outlets.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2013

Valley Metro adds fare vending machines

Sixteen new machines are now operating at a dozen LINK stations. The move will make it easier, quicker and more convenient for bus passengers in the East Valley to purchase fares before riding transit.

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