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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

New Lowered-Floor Minibus Combines Style, Passenger Accessibility

The Frontrunner comes standard with smart air suspension, which helps improve aerodynamics and increase fuel efficiency.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

BATA, Benzie Bus increase commuter options with express routes

Funding for the expanded service pilot came from a grant received from the Michigan Department of Transportation through the Job-Access Reverse Commuter program to increase connectivity for low-income service areas and expand commuting options.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Microvast delivers record number of electric buses in 2016

Based on considerable experience with battery systems in those markets, the company is advancing its activities in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Calif.'s NCTD taps MV to operate, maintain bus system

Under the terms of the contract, which is for a seven-year base term with one three-year option, MV will be responsible for the operations of NCTD's BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT services, serving an annual ridership of nearly eight million in 224 vehicles.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

2017 Top 50 Motorcoach Survey

Operators report they have stepped up efforts to find drivers and growth of transportation network companies is starting to compete for the industry’s business.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Maximizing Passenger Safety with Fire Suppression Systems

About two-thirds of all bus fires start in the engine compartment, according to researchers. Various types of suppression agents are used, including different sorts of dry chemical, water mist, foam, aerosol, gaseous agents, or sometimes combinations of those.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Cavallo Bus Lines: Building a client- and employee-centric business

Originally ran by the Cavallo family, the company was recently purchased by Bennett Capital Partners, a transition that has provided a continued enhancement and growth for the company, according to CEO David Warren.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

DATTCO: Focused on a rock-solid operation with a family-like atmosphere

The family atmosphere is crucial to DATTCO’s success, according to Owner Don DeVivo, who runs the third-generation business with his two sons.

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ArticlesCover StoryFebruary 6, 2017

Innovative Operator of the Year 2017: Lamers Bus Lines

While Lamers prides itself on implementing new technology and programs to make travel better for its customers, that ideal is carried over by the work it puts into training drivers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2017

Ohio's COTA, City partner to build CNG fueling station

The fueling station will service City of Columbus vehicles, with additional access available to the public. It will share compression infrastructure with COTA’s existing CNG fueling station, built in 2013.

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