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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 23, 2014

Micro Bird launches dedicated team to tackle commercial bus market

Micro Bird offers a complete line of durable commercial buses for up to 25 passengers, including the D-Series; a dual rear wheel bus made of six longitudinal structural beams combined with one-piece galvanized steel roof bows that enhance safety and rollover protection.

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ArticlesCover StoryDecember 23, 2014

Alternative Propulsion, Safety Big Focus at BusCon 2014

Held for the first time in Indianapolis, this year’s event featured several electric and new propane autogas vehicle debuts, while in the classroom, safety was a major focus, with sessions discussing technology integration and training.  

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2014

APTA EXPO 2014: Wealth of Public Transit Tech,Tools and Talk in Texas

The triennial event featured more than 750 global exhibitors, 60-plus buses and two mockup railcars, as well as more than 80 educational sessions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

NYCT courtesy campaign aims to stop 'manspread'

In January, a series of placards will begin appearing inside subway cars and then buses and the commuter railroads in February. They will bear gentle, but firm reminders pointing out common courtesies that can make traveling by mass transit more enjoyable for everyone.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

ASV names new Goshen, Collins presidents

John Resnik, president of Champion Bus and Federal Coach, will split his time between Imlay City, Mich., and Goshen's Elkhart, Ind., plant, while Matt Scheuler moves from VP, sales and marketing, to president of Collins Bus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2014

BYU limiting parking, offering free shuttle service

BYU has been working with The Ryde, a private company that uses natural gas for its buses. Currently, the shuttle is a paid service. When the system is expanded next fall, the service will be free to student riders with university identification.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2014

D.C. Metro installing real-time bus arrival system

The installation and testing of the four initial signs is being performed in cooperation with Metro's jurisdictional partners and was funded through a federal TIGER grant.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2014

Tyler named VP, sales & marketing, at ASV

In his new role, he will lead corporate sales and marketing, oversee business development and direct execution of the company's strategic growth plan for increasing market share of all brands in ASV’s vehicle manufacturing portfolio throughout North America.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2014

CH delivers Temsa TS 45 to Ind.

Cardinal Buses Inc.’s new coach is equipped with 110-volt plugs, USB ports, an auxiliary preheater, a cordless mic, an REI Elite A/V system, side & driver shades, and wood-grain rubber flooring.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2014

Fung Wah bus co. gets fed approval to return to the road

The shutdown of Fung Wah was part of a nationwide crackdown by the FMCSA, which pulled 110 companies off the road for safety violations last year, including fellow Boston-to-New York Chinatown carrier Lucky Star.

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