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Busby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

Calif.’s Omnitrans launches real time info

NexTrip technology enables riders to text, click or call to access real-time information. CEO/GM Milo Victoria was instrumental in bringing the new technology to the agency.

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Technologyby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

Jordan ministry considers electric buses, cars

The Ministry of Environment and Onyx International Trade and Investment Company signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country.

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Busby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

D.C. Metro GM honored for safety

The National Safety Council recognized Richard R. Sarles as one of its 2013 CEOs Who “Get It,” its annual recognition of business leaders who demonstrate world-class safety.

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Railby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

MBTA mobile ticketing sales reach $1M

In just less than three months, over 100,000 tickets have been purchased by more than 35,000 unique users using the ‘mTicket’ smartphone app.

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Busby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

Pa. advocates call for transit funding

Gov. Tom Corbett and the Pennsylvania Legislature were urged during a news conference to provide funds to expand transit service while reducing fares.

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Busby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

Wash.'s Community Transit to increase fares

Starting next month, bus fares will increase by 25 cents per trip. Fares for commuter, vanpool and Dial-A-Ride services will also increase.

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Busby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

APTA: Transit users save $10,502 yearly

January Transit Savings Report shows savings based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle. Includes the January 17, 2013 average national gas price ($3.29 per gallon — reported by AAA) and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.

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Busby StaffJanuary 18, 2013

New Flyer delivers to N.Y., Md., Minn.

N.Y. MTA purchased 29 CNG 40-foot heavy-duty buses. Meanwhile, Maryland MTA bought 10 New Flyer Xcelsior diesel-electric hybrid 60-foot heavy-duty buses, and Minn.-based Maple Grove Transit purchased three Xcelsior diesel 60-foot heavy-duty buses.

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Busby StaffJanuary 18, 2013

Central Mich. U. to sell Indian Trails bus tickets

The motorcoach operator is entering into an agreement with Central Michigan University to provide students and the Mount Pleasant community an Indian Trails ticketing service and pickup point.

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Busby StaffJanuary 18, 2013

Ohio State U. expands late-night service

A Student Safety Service representative from Ohio State Police will also be on the bus during the extended hours. Part of a new $20,000 undergraduate student government-funded pilot project.

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