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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 12, 2012

ABC completes 400th Greyhound refurb

Launched in late 2010, the Greyhound Fleet Revitalization Program was designed to enhance the Greyhound passenger trip experience by giving the fleet’s MCI-model motorcoaches an overall facelift.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 12, 2012

N.H. service awarded $90K in 5310 funds

Tri-County Communication Action Program will expand its Dial-a-Ride service by three hours a day and offer free bus service for out-of-town day trips to seniors.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 12, 2012

Minn.'s SouthWest Transit honors vets

On Monday, agency will offer free rides as well as unveil newly wrapped buses.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 12, 2012

APTA survey shows large support for veterans

Even before the industry kicks off its new veterans initiative, there are active targeted hiring programs in place for veterans in 22% of the public transit systems surveyed and 11% have instituted their own outreach programs.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 12, 2012

Ind. provider puts ads on buses to fund extended service

Porter County Aging and Community Services partnered with Clean Zone Marketing to put ads on its V-Line buses in an effort to extend its hours of service. The money from the ads will help pay for fuel.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 12, 2012

Chicago RTA Chair apologizes for paratransit comment

John Gates Jr. called paratransit service “federally mandated limousine service,” during a meeting. He later said the remark was “off the cuff and thoughtless."

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 12, 2012

TLPA names Driver of the Year

Gerald Ford, a driver with Select Ride Inc., accepted the award at the association's annual convention in Las Vegas last month. He was selected for his focus on safety and outstanding service to his paratransit passengers.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 12, 2012

RouteMatch to equip Canada paratransit

Will improve the City's GoBus Accessible Transit operations through expanded advanced intelligent transportation technologies. Enhancements include a recently launched customer web portal and Interactive Voice Response.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 9, 2012

Bus driver convicted in Va. crash

Sky Express coach driver Kin Yiu Cheung received four counts of involuntary manslaughter in a crash last year that killed four and injured dozens. Crash survivors told the judge that Cheung’s erratic driving lasted for an hour before he nodded off at the wheel and lost control of the bus.

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Busby StaffNovember 9, 2012

Calgary Transit delays electronic fare rollout

After hundreds of university students and city employees tested the system and found several problems, the agency decided to terminate its contract with the fare system supplier.

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