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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2018

INIT, OCTA launch mobile e-fare system

With OC bus mobile, riders can now scan a QR code from their smartphones on the INIT validators to pay for fares when boarding.

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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2018

Publisher's Perspective: A good year for new service openings, but not funding certainty

The New Year that just began should be a good one for the launching of new rail and bus rapid transit lines and extensions to existing networks, with the project schedules we’ll look at below.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2018

Ga. agency adding 12 Gillig hybrid-electric buses

Purchased with a combination of local, state, and federal funds for $8.4 million, the new Athens-Clarke County Transit buses will replace 12 older buses that have exceeded their useful lifespan and are experiencing increased operating and maintenance costs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2018

Calif.'s OCTA adding more New Flyer CNG buses

The buses will be used on OCTA’s Bravo! 529 Rapid Bus Service, which is Orange County’s rapid bus service that skips stops to decrease commute time.

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ArticlesFebruary 19, 2018

Generations of ‘Lessons Learned’ Help Holiday Tours Thrive

The family-run business, which is celebrating its 40th year in business, was named METRO Magazine’s Motorcoach Operator of the Year at the 2018 UMA EXPO.  

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

DATTCO receives safety award from International Motorcoach Group

Established in 1924, DATTCO, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned business headquartered in New Britain, Conn.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

How FSCI is Accelerating Cities' Transition to Electric Buses

Cities are turning to electric buses to decrease environmental impact while providing better service and reducing costs in the long term. The Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative helps cities accelerate and scale-up investments in sustainable urban solutions through the development of innovative business models.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

Texas' FWTA orders up to 46 New Flyer CNG Xcelsiors

The contract includes six firm orders with options to purchase an additional 40 CNG 60-foot, heavy-duty transit buses, which will support Fort Worth’s growing population with efficient, reliable, and affordable transportation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2018

Stantec to lead $1.9 billion rail modernization project

The project will add a 9.8-mile third track and add critical capacity on Long Island Rail Road’s busiest corridor.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2018

Schetky Bus and Van Sales opens Ariz. office

The national distributor of commercial buses, school buses, and mobility vans is also committed to providing Arizona with their brand of best-in-class customer service and support.

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