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Busby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Lateness is No. 1 complaint for Maryland transit riders

The issue topped all other rider concerns including rude drivers, missed stops and dirty vehicles. Recommendations issued to the Maryland Transit Administration include improving communications with riders who lodge complaints.

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Busby StaffAugust 11, 2011

APTA: Public transit users save $9,956 annually

Report numbers show a substantial increase over this time last year, as gas prices have risen nearly $.86 a gallon.

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Busby StaffAugust 11, 2011

FAAC conference for driving simulator users coming to Calif.

Event taking place aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach. Will feature the first-ever certification course for driving simulator instructors.

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Busby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Chicago Transit taps IMG for sponsorship, naming rights

It is estimated that it will take IMG six months to one year to identify, evaluate and solicit sponsorship proposals for CTA's assets.

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Railby StaffAugust 11, 2011

BART shutdown reveals system flaws

Two data devices failed to work together, causing all 28 trains to be halted for more than two hours. Officials have said that the system needs $15 billion in upgrades over the next 25 years, but only about half of the funding is lined up.

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Busby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Houston Metro forced to cut costly airport service

Also referred to as route 500, the service launched in August 2008, offering patrons express service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport every 30 minutes for $15 one-way.

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Railby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Report: Consensus crucial to rail ballot initiative success

Analysis reaffirms the importance of consensus among the business, elected and environmental communities, and the accompanying financial support. The updated study validated the difficulty of passing an initiative without well-funded, effective use of multimedia and experienced campaign consultants.

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Busby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Web Extra: Carbon reduction, culture change top talk at green conference

From engaging employees to design and international innovations, the conference provided attendees with several options to make their operations greener.

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 10, 2011

James River, Carey will not renew franchise agreement

Although the partnership between the two entities had flourished for years, it was recently acknowledged that the business models for each company were no longer aligned and the separation would provide flexibility for each organization to continue its growth strategies, according to James River.

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Busby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Driver not fired for filling out paperwork while driving bus

The driver was caught on video filling out paperwork while rarely touching the wheel during the video's 57 seconds. The video received more than 130,000 hits, since it was posted on YouTube last month.

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