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Managementby StaffDecember 30, 2011

MCI unveils new logo, tagline

The company chose the new tagline of “MCI -Reliability Driven” to reflect a re-dedication to expertly engineered coaches with high quality components; featuring the latest safety and security features; and offering unsurpassed parts availability and service.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 30, 2011

ABC delivers C2045s to D.C., San Diego

Lorton, Va.-based DC Trails received four 2012 coaches and San Diego’s Sun Diego Charter Co. recently purchased eight 2012 coaches.

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Railby StaffDecember 29, 2011

China blasts high-speed rail for flaws, corruption

A government report cited causes for the bullet train collision earlier this year and conceded that expansion of the network had gone too fast.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 29, 2011

Megabus pushing regulators to restrict BoltBus routes

The U.S.-based curbside carrier has filed at least three challenges with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board since May 2010.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 29, 2011

ABA’s 'Marketplace' coming to Texas in January

Taking place in Grapevine, Texas from Jan. 6 through Jan. 10, Marketplace offers an opportunity for motorcoach operators to get together face-to-face with potentially thousands of customers to book future tours, take advantage of educational opportunities, network with other operators and meet with equipment suppliers during the ABA’s Product Pavilion.

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Busby StaffDecember 29, 2011

Nebraska transit now on Google Maps

Passengers will be able to designate an origin and destination in the Omaha area and receive detailed bus directions including route maps, bus stop locations, departure times, and trip duration.

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Busby StaffDecember 29, 2011

Apollo to provide removable drives for RoadRunner DVRs

With no moving parts, the drives are enclosed in protected housing with shock dampeners. This added safeguard lessens the force of impact and vibration commonly found in mobile environments. Solid-state drives will double the life span of the drive – as compared to traditional rotating-disk hard drives.

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Busby StaffDecember 29, 2011

Metrolinx awards inventory services contract to Neopart

When fully implemented, it will be the largest bus transit VMI services program in North America, providing service to the transit agencies in the municipalities of Brampton, Burlington, Hamilton, London, Oakville, Waterloo and York Region, as well as GO Transit, a division of Metrolinx.

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Busby StaffDecember 29, 2011

Transit commuter tax benefit to be cut by nearly half next year

In 2011, both drivers and mass transit riders received a $230 monthly exception. Starting Jan. 1, the tax break for drivers will go up to $240, due to a cost-of-living increase, but transit riders will be forced to make do with $125 per month in pretax money.

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Railby StaffDecember 28, 2011

N.Y. subway riders stuck in train during blizzard sue MTA

Riders were trapped on the train for eight hours with no heat, food, water or bathroom facilities, according to court papers.

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