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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2014

South Carolina transit honored for service, improvement

The South Carolina Department of Transportation recognized Palmetto Breeze as Human Services Transit Provider of the Year and Most Improved Transit System.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2014

UMass replaces shuttle provider due to fed safety violations

Decision comes following Crystal Transport Inc.'s operating authority was revoked by the FMCSA for safety violations.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2014

UMA announces 'Capitol Hill Days' dates

The event gathers owners and senior management from bus and motorcoach companies to meet with their Congressional elected officials to discuss the industry's most pressing legislative issues.

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ArticlesMarch 27, 2014

UMA Expo 2014: Partnerships, Upgraded Vehicles Make Impact

With a focus of building on the co-located show with the NTA, understanding and growing new business relationships across the whole travel and tour industry is a key theme. Meanwhile, new vehicle models, including some new to the private bus market, make their debut.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2014

Prevost, UMA form Prevost Prep

Program is designed specifically for drivers to meet the driver training needs of the motorcoach industry. Company also announces partnership with Hire Heroes USA.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 21, 2014

UMA Expo at Travel Exchange 2014

A look at UMA's Expo in Los Angeles.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernFebruary 21, 2014

SEPTA steps up to fight human trafficking

Transit can play a role in helping to stop human trafficking, considering the number of people using it 24 hours a day. SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel was recently joined by representatives from local social service agencies and a former human trafficking victim to discuss signs of the crime, law enforcement efforts and how the public can help.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

Rand McNally unveils fleet management solutions at UMA Expo

Offers the TPC 7600, an in-cab mobile computing device; the TND 760, a one-box, one-cable mobile fleet management device; and the HD 100, a small black box about designed to pair with tablets, phones, and the company’s IntelliRoute TND 720 GPS device.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

MCI unveils vehicle enhancements at UMA

The newest J4500 features 2013-EPA engines for more fuel economy and a redesigned parcel rack for more passenger headroom. The Setra S 417 now offers an optional second door and club corner lounge seating, as well as front collision guard, cornering lights and rain/light sensors.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

EPV introduces new commuter bus at UMA

The ECOCoach features a stainless steel chassis, with compressed natural gas now the standard fuel offering, using a Cummins ISL-G engine. A traditional diesel option will be available in Q3 2014.

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