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The Athenia E-Series air-conditioning modules from Thermo King is specifically designed for hybrid and electric buses to align with the latest sustainability trends and comply with regulatory directives.
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Some 27,000 workers in the Unite trade union from 18 different bus companies are involved in the strike in which workers are seeking a single agreement covering pay and conditions. There were a limited number of buses still operating, according to the report.
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The Vapor Electric Actuator for transit buses integrates electrical and mechanical elements to precisely open and close passenger doors while minimizing power consumption, according to the supplier.
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Puget Sound Trip Planner app—available for Apple and Android mobile devices—allows riders to plan a trip that covers many transportation choices, including buses, rail, ferries, streetcars and water taxis
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Two federal grants totaling $38 million are paying for the buses, 31 of which will have arrived by the end of February, with an additional 49 expected to arrive beginning in April, according to the city. The first seven new buses, which will have security cameras installed, are expected to be in service in the next two weeks.
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Meridian, a Mercedes-Benz-approved Sprinter upfitter offers dozens of varieties of Sprinter based buses, limousines, paratransit vehicles and executive transporters.
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In addition to building a new safety culture, GM/CEO Richard Sarles spearheaded the replacement of buses, paratransit vehicles and the acquisition of new 7000 series railcars, as well as the development of the agency’s new strategic plan.
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Technology was not in my vocabulary as a kid, but now it's at the front of the line. I’m not saying I’m against it, but could we step back a moment and catch our breath when it comes to technology and bus operations? It seems what used to be a fairly unobstructed view of the road ahead, and to the sides of the bus using simple dashboards and adequately sized mirrors, now appears to resemble a cockpit of the world’s most sophisticated aircraft.
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The program is funded by the Sonoma County general fund and will assist the Supervisors and Sonoma County Transit in determining the affect a free fare program has on ridership, traffic reduction near college campuses and community response to the program.
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A look at transit agency buses around the U.S. and Canada that made news in 2014.
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