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Busby StaffAugust 20, 2009

Seon Design launches new Website

Site explains all the required hardware, software and accessories, along with options based on a customers' industry and needs. New features also enable the customer to compare products side-by-side.

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Busby StaffAugust 20, 2009

Pres. Obama taps Hart as NTSB vice chairman

Hart has had a long career in transportation safety, including a previous term as a member of the NTSB during the 1990s.

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 19, 2009

FirstGroup to launch Greyhound service in U.K.

New 41-seat Scania Irizar coaches will include leather seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning, complimentary newspapers and up to 20 percent extra leg room compared with rivals, and industry-leading customer service, said company officials.

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Busby StaffAugust 19, 2009

METRO Briefs

Report: BART officers failed to follow procedures. Canada transit commuters face parking issues. New transit system starts service in Montana.

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Busby StaffAugust 19, 2009

DOT sets dates for Distracted Driving Summit

Speakers from around the nation will lead interactive sessions on a number of key topics, including the extent and impact of distracted driving, current research, regulations and best practices.

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Busby StaffAugust 19, 2009

BAE Systems to equip Seattle transit hybrid buses

To supply HybriDrive system to Daimler Buses North America, which received an order from King County Metro Transit for 500 Orion VII hybrid-electric buses, with an option for 200 additional units.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 19, 2009

D.C. Metro adopts stricter hiring standards

To include disqualification for moving violations within last three years, driver’s license revocations or suspensions and any occurrence of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Busby StaffAugust 18, 2009

Anchor Trailways launches intercity service in Tenn.

The ATRunner will provide connections to specific Metro Transit buses as well as the Music City Star station in Donelson and Nashville International Airport.

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Busby StaffAugust 18, 2009

MARTA to clarify eating, drinking restrictions

Since new law lifted ban on eating and drinking in MARTA rail and intermodal stations, the agency has experienced increased incidences of patrons eating and drinking on its vehicles.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 18, 2009

Report: Cuts, fare increases hurting nation

Authors found that while state and local transit revenues have been pummeled by a tough economy, the effects were compounded by failures in federal policy.

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