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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2016

MCI delivers J4500s to Cline Tours, Lamers Bus Lines

Cline’s new vehicles includes optional amenities such as power outlets, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi, as well as standard safety features including three-point passenger seatbelts, electronic stability control, and a Bendix braking system for car-like control.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2016

Mass. agency adds XL Hybrids' Hybrid-Electric Drive System

The new BRTA minibuses are also equipped with XL Hybrids’ XL Link™ cloud-based fleet vehicle connectivity and analytics system, which measures MPG performance, fuel savings, and CO2 reduction.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2016

CCW begins bus delivery for First Group's Calif. system

The scope of work varied from bus to bus depending on the initial inspection; they are being inspected for repairs while other parts are already scheduled for replacement.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2016

Riley to lead business dev. in Central Region WSP | PB

He has over 27 years of experience managing and leading teams, in both the private and public sectors, in the infrastructure technical delivery environment.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Union strike impacting SEPTA's bus, trolley service

The strike is causing widespread disruption, and raising concerns that if the situation is not resolved it may interfere with Election Day next week. Regional rail is the only service still operating, and even before the strike, rail services were operating "at near capacity."

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Texas' Capital Metro testing Alexander Dennis double-deck bus

This two-week pilot program will help Capital Metro’s leadership determine if double-decker buses are a feasible option on heavy commuter corridors such as IH-35, MoPac, and U.S. 183.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

WMATA budget proposal would kill 14 bus lines

Fares on the regional bus system would increase to $2 from $1.75, while the plan would also raise Metrorail fares, reduce train frequency, and cut 1,000 jobs, including 300 bus and train operators.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

Robust zero-emission vehicle program will save tens of billions of dollars each year

Every year, pollution from passenger vehicles costs the 10 ZEV states about $24 billion in health costs, which includes 20,000 lost work days.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

MBTA in talks with Bridj to provide late-night service

The proposal is about 35 percent less than the per-vehicle per-hour cost of putting a standard MBTA bus on the road.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

Fla.'s PSTA expands partnership with Uber, Lyft across entire county

Branded as Direct Connect, the second pilot program is designed to give low-cost Uber, Lyft, or taxi rides to designated bus stops to allow more citizens access to PSTA’s primary bus lines.

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