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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2016

Rural transit agencies honored for enhancing access to healthcare, employment

The announcement was made by Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers at the 22nd National Rural and Intercity Bus Conference in Asheville, N.C.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2016

C&J Bus Lines installs Flyte Systems to keep real-time updates on airline schedules

C&J Bus Lines, a New England a transportation provider, installed FlyteBoard flight information displays at three of its terminals.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2016

UCLA adds 2 BYD electric buses, boasts all clean fuel fleet

The move is also in step with the University of California’s systemwide goal of carbon neutrality by 2025. UCLA has already met its 2020 goal of using less energy per square foot of buildings than in 1990.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2016

D.C. Metro completes $5.5 million in bus improvements at station

The improvements expand capacity and provide additional amenities to enhance the customer experience, including three new bus bays and the introduction of real-time bus arrival information.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2016

Trillium CNG's contract extended in Arkansas

Will continue to provide services to the private Rock Region METRO station, which can fuel up to 75 CNG buses daily for the next three years with options for up to five years.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2016

Calif. Governor signs 2 motorcoach safety bills

One bill requires buses designed to carry 39 or more passengers and made after July 1, 2020, to be equipped with emergency lighting that would be automatically activated in the event of a collision.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2016

Mich.'s BATA adds propane-powered buses to fleet

The propane-powered buses have multiple benefits that will help make its vehicle fleet more environmentally friendly and save on fuel and maintenance costs in the long run, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2016

Velvac names new national sales manager

Chris Shigley will be Velvac's national sales manager for bus and specialty vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2016

BusCon '16 features more than 80 buses, debuts maintenance forum

This year's event definitely had something for everyone, including the most buses on one North American show floor, a closer look at issues set to impact transit maintenance professionals, an up-to-date look at electric buses and a the BusCon Connect hosted buyers program. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2016

School launches navigational app for bus riders with visual impairments

The micronavigation app provides user-submitted navigational clues to help bus riders with visual impairments locate outdoor bus stops more precisely.

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