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ArticlesNovember 23, 2016

Heard in the aisles at BusCon 2016

We spoke to attendees of BusCon to find out what their greatest challenges were and how they are working to solve them. Here are their responses:

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ArticlesNovember 23, 2016

New Maintenance Forum, Expanded Product Showcase Bolster BusCon 2016

The event, held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 19 to 21, featured an expanded show floor and educational sessions touching on everything from electric buses to how to implement a succession plan.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Capital Metro retires last University of Texas shuttle bus

The fleet of burnt orange and white buses has served the UT campus since 1998 and has become a hallmark of Capital Metro’s longstanding partnership with the university.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

COTA to provide free Wi-Fi on entire 444-bus fleet

The cost to COTA will be no more than $250,000 per year, though, the agency is hopeful negotiations with companies vying for the contract will result in no charge for them.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

Suspicious device found on NY MTA bus

Discovered during a routine inspection, the device was attached with a large magnet to the bottom of the oil pan near the bumper.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 21, 2016

[Photos] BusCon 2016 Show Floor Highlights and Products

A look at the BusCon 2016 show floor, which included 80+ vehicles, Indy Car champ Helio Castroneves and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

Transdev to operate, maintain N.C. State's campus shuttle service

The university will purchase 40 buses, creating an entirely new fleet to serve the 41,000 students and staff on three campuses, with Transdev set to employ a staff of 77 people for the $7.6 million annual contract.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

New Flyer to deliver 23 Xcelsior buses to S.C.'s The Comet

The 35-foot buses will replace the existing fleet at The Comet, upgrading older buses that are ready for retirement to the Xcelsior platform, with eight 40-foot Xcelsior buses will be used to expand the existing fleet.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2016

Calif. city installs 56 new Tolar Manufacturing Co. bus shelters

The City of Lynwood's custom shelters will feature a variation on Tolar’s Signature Sunset Series line and include curved sunroofs, custom branded steel strap bus benches, and trash receptacles.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2016

Sacramento RT reconsiders plan to allow ads for alcohol on buses, trains

A six member committee has been formed to discuss the issue and make recommendations in mid-December.

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