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Motorcoachby StaffMay 6, 2010

Express bus services redefining image of business travel

Services such as MegaBus are experiencing double-digit growth by attracting passengers with amenities such as free Wi-Fi connections, electric outlets and in some cases, tables and cup holders.

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Railby StaffMay 6, 2010

N.Y. MTA token booth clerk jobs temporarily saved

Manhattan judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the closure of dozens of booths after union officials argued the MTA failed to follow legally required steps.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 6, 2010

Yosemite transit system first to purchase Premier seats

Operation hopes to acquire five more in order to complete a fleet of motorcoaches with Premier seats in the next 18 to 24 months.

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Busby StaffMay 6, 2010

Apollo Video wins New Flyer performance award

Awards are presented to suppliers with shipment volumes to New Flyer production facilities above 50 per year and an overall on-time performance level of at least 95 percent or higher.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 6, 2010

BostonCoach launches phone app for feedback

Providing instant access to customer opinions, Survey on the Spot enables businesses to gather information from customers on their iPhones, smartphones and the Web.

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Busby StaffMay 6, 2010

Business, transportation leaders push for authorization

The panelists highlighted the need for major reform to the U.S. national transportation system and investments in smart technologies that will make our country a leader in innovation.

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Railby StaffMay 6, 2010

Metrolink debuts crash-absorbing railcars

Two Crash Energy Management railcars, assembled by Hyundai-Rotem Co., were rolled out at Metrolink's new maintenance yard. The agency plans to deploy a total of 117 cars later this year.

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Busby StaffMay 6, 2010

Ottawa orders 306 New Flyer clean diesel artics

Key benefits of this agreement for Ottawa include an estimated 26 percent reduction in fuel consumption and an estimated 15 percent reduction in maintenance costs.

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Busby StaffMay 5, 2010

IBM, TTI to research, develop transportation solutions

Projects to include new transportation management strategies to help public agencies operate freeways, streets and transit systems more efficiently.

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Railby StaffMay 5, 2010

Phoenix Metro April ridership breaks records

Served more than 1,2 million total riders in April 2010, resulting in an average weekday ridership of 44,932, average Saturday ridership of 34,533, and average Sunday and holiday ridership of 20,573.

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