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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 30, 2011

FMCSA awards $2M to N.D. for bus, truck safety

Will fund implementation of an electronic commercial driver's license testing system, compliance reviews, safety audits and thousands of inspections throughout North Dakota.

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Busby StaffAugust 29, 2011

Ga. DOT taps RouteMatch for scheduling, dispatch software

Department hopes to help regional rural transit agencies improve operational efficiencies and ridership service by optimizing route scheduling and standardizing reporting across the state.

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Busby StaffAugust 29, 2011

East Coast transit services slowly returning following hurricane

Full restoration of service is a lengthy process, as damage is assessed and repaired, equipment and personnel are positioned, and safety is ensured, according to New York MTA.

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Busby StaffAugust 29, 2011

Las Vegas previews 2 new BRT routes

The new Henderson & Downtown Express route and the Boulder Highway Express route were funded in part by ARRA and will provide faster service and enhanced connectivity throughout Southern Nevada. Both routes are scheduled to begin service on Sept. 18.

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 29, 2011

Prevost delivers H3-45 to Gainesville, Fla.

The new coach is equipped with three point seat belts, fire suppression system and tire pressure monitoring system, in addition to all of the other standard H3-45 model features.

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Busby StaffAugust 26, 2011

UPDATE: New York MTA, other agencies to shut down

Commuter rail lines that serve Long Island, Westchester County and Connecticut will also be shut down, as will commuter rail lines — but not buses — in New Jersey.

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Busby StaffAugust 26, 2011

A-Z changes name to Fleet Financing Resources

A boutique-style lender, the company specializes in commercial vehicle financing and leasing of new/used titled equipment. Resources offers tailor-created funding options for all types of transportation equipment, ranging from buses, tractor-trailers, taxis, limousines and corporate fleets.

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 26, 2011

ABC, Van Hool, Coach USA participate in Belgian economic mission

Principals from all three companies participated in a signing ceremony highlighting a key trade agreement between Coach USA and Van Hool.

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Busby StaffAugust 26, 2011

Three companies invest $150M in Clean Energy

The $150-million investment is in the form of 7.50 percent convertible notes due in 2016. The notes will be convertible into shares of Clean Energy common stock at $15 per share. The closing of the investment is scheduled to occur on or before Aug. 30, 2011 and is subject to customary conditions.

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Busby StaffAugust 26, 2011

Updated: Transit systems prepare for Hurricane Irene

D.C. Metro maintenance personnel have delivered more than 2,000 sandbags at stations that historically have had water flow above the curb, down the escalators into stations. Supervisors will monitor critical locations, such as bus garages, parking garages, and flood-prone areas throughout the weekend.

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