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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2003

Orbital installs Tahoe, Nev. transit management system

The system allows transit providers to track and coordinate buses, trolleys and other mass transit vehicles, while also allowing passengers to reserve rides from dedicated telephones or kiosks.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2003

Idling rules, parking hinders operators, ABA says

Currently, buses have only three minutes to idle on city streets, and must load and unload passengers in the time frame.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2003

ElDorado delivers two buses to N.C. operation

The E-Z Rider II, Altoona tested for a 12-year/500,000 mile life cycle, is produced in 30-foot and 35-foot lengths.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2003

Luminator receives $1.3 million in sign orders

Orders were placed for new buses purchased by Connecticut Department of Transportation, Detroit Department of Transportation, GO Transit and Oahu Transit.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2003

Optima delivers four buses to Nevada service

The new buses, powered by a Cummins ISB02 engine and an Allison transmission, were purchased to spearhead Reno's downtown service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2003

Optima delivers four buses to Nevada service

The new buses, powered by a Cummins ISB02 engine and an Allison transmission, were purchased to spearhead Reno's downtown service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2003

Intercity buses carry the most rural passengers

The intercity bus industry reaches 91% (75 million) of the rural population and serves as the sole mode for 15 million people.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2003

Georgia RTA receives $2.9 million for buses

The agency was awarded a grant for its Regional Express Bus System by the U.S. DOT.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2003

Blue Bird delivers to Calif., Texas agencies

Six XCEL 102 buses were received by two agencies.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2003

Un-Wired for Success: The Benefits of Multiplexing in Buses

The wiring harness of old is giving way to highly sophisticated signal-distributing systems that can pinpoint electrical problems, reduce current loads and increase system reliability. Only the name is a hindrance.

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