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Busby StaffMay 25, 2010

Kansas becomes 26th state to ban texting

Drivers caught texting will receive warnings until January 1, 2011, after which law enforcement will issue $60 fines for violations. Because it is a primary law, police officers can stop motorists suspected of this offense alone.

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Busby StaffMay 25, 2010

Cubic to manage, operate D.C. Metro customer service center

Services will begin in July and include operation of the patron call center where cardholders can call or email to register their smart card, receive account information, retrieve lost passwords for online ordering and more.

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Busby StaffMay 25, 2010

N.Y. bus drivers average 3 months paid leave for being spat upon

Statistics have been deemed "troubling" as the MTA is facing a $400M budget shortfall.

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Busby StaffMay 25, 2010

Metro St. Louis approves $232.4M 2011 budget

The budget also includes funds to restore transit services cut in 2009 and freezes on salaries and hiring.

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Busby StaffMay 25, 2010

San Antonio holds hearings on BRT

VIA Metropolitan Transit's project, its largest to date, plans for the use of "green" vehicles equipped with wireless Internet for passengers.

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Busby StaffMay 25, 2010

Minnesota Valley demos Xcelsior bus

Will operate on a variety of routes from June 3-11, ensuring that passengers, drivers and maintenance personnel have the opportunity to provide comments about the bus.

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Managementby StaffMay 25, 2010

MCI delivers coaches to B.C., Yukon, St. Louis

St. Louis-based Holiday Tours' coach features seating for 50 passengers and clean-diesel engine technology.

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Managementby StaffMay 25, 2010

ABC delivers C2045Es, 3035REs to Canada

New coaches feature Allison transmissions, entertainment options.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 24, 2010

Prevost: Solid participation in MCC opt-in program

In the program, coach operators agree to donate one-half of one percent of their net parts purchases, which Prevost then matches — up to $50,000 for the year.

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Busby StaffMay 24, 2010

U. of Kentucky wins award for innovative parking practices

Employs the use of Twitter to provide real-time parking information, as well as a 24-hour radio station, which provides information on visitor parking, construction and weather delays.

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