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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 23, 2011

2 companies collaborate to promote UMA Expo 2012

This is the first time Bethesda, Md.-based Frost Miller Group will work in conjunction with Naylor on the oldest trade show for the motorcoach sector in the U.S.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Trailways adds Canadian operator

McCoy Trailways is strategically located between Toronto and Montreal, which is only about 30 minutes from the U.S. border.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Web Extra: D.C. Metro programs empower disabled riders

Alternatives to paratransit offered by the agency have enabled it to contain costs and provide riders with disabilities with more affordable transportation options.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 23, 2011

TTC names first chief customer service officer

Chris Upfold spent almost 10 years working for the London Underground in a variety of roles, most recently as head of revenue and Inclusion, where he was responsible for planning, developing, and delivering improvements focused on customer perception and satisfaction.

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Busby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Carrier selling bus A/C business

A unit of United Technologies Corp., Carrier's bus air-conditioning business, headquartered in York, Pa., had sales of approximately $60 million in 2010 and approximately 50 employees.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Web Extra: Maryland launches interactive voice response option for paratransit service

In the next few months, the MTA will launch the companion piece to the IVR system — Pass Web, which will allow customers to book their trips online.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Disabled rights committee opposes Utah fee hikes

A proposal to increase paratransit fares 60 percent by 2013 will force many riders to choose between going to medical appointments, purchasing food or refilling prescriptions, claims the Disabled Rights Action Committee. The agency said it has held off on raising fares since 2008.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 23, 2011

MCI supplies coaches to Penn. VA hospital

Altoona VA’s two new coaches feature 47 forward-facing seats with footrests and cup holders; DVD entertainment systems; Cummins ISM 2007 410-hp engines; Allison B500 transmissions, and patriotic decals. The veterans use the coaches to access medical and specialty services not provided by their home facility.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Connecticut may cut Dial-a-Ride funds

A state budget proposal would decrease matching grants, reducing support from $8 million to $6 million.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 23, 2011

MV-1 paratransit vehicle distributor wins fed purchase contract

The contract was approved on Dec. 15, 2010 and is available to all transit agencies that are members of HGACBuy (Helping Governments Across the Country Buy).

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