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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2014

Google buses being monitored by security

Men with earpieces have closely monitored passengers boarding Google buses at the site of at least one bus stop in San Francisco's Mission District, according to a report.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2014

ABC delivers Van Hool to Minnesota

Reading (Minn.) Bus Lines’ new 2013 T2145 is driven by a Cummins ISX 11.9 EPA 2010 engine coupled to an Allison B500 Six-Speed Automatic transmission. It features contoured parcel racks with six 22-in. video monitors, a rear passenger window, 110 volt outlets at each seat and Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2014

Mass. agency adds 3 more Proterra buses

The purchase increases the Worcester Regional Transit Authority's electric fleet to six buses — 13% of its entire fleet.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2014

San Diego MTS taps Clear Channel for bus shelter media

The supplier will provide media for the agency’s 400-plus bus shelters, 322 of which currently offer advertising opportunities to local and national advertisers seeking to reach audiences in San Diego.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2014

N.Y. to get musical bus stops

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corp. plans to install “listening stations” at stops on the MTA’s elevated subway line in the Bronx to honor the borough’s rich musical history.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2014

New Detroit DOT chief pledges 'a system you can rely on'

Plans include getting city buses running on time, a problem that has plagued the transit system for years, and improving safety on the buses, as assaults on bus drivers have become a contentious issue for both drivers and riders.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2014

3 steps to bolster safety for school motorcoach trips

North Carolina’s state director of pupil transportation recommends maintaining an approved list of safe motorcoach companies; establishing a contract for a trip ensuring the proper number of drivers and buses; and asking the driver to show that the bus has been inspected on the day of the trip.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2014

Business Stable, Strong for Motorcoach Top 50

While business was up for 62% of survey respondents, this percentage is lower than the last two years. However, the average increase operators experienced came in at about 30%, and every carrier who made the list plans to buy more vehicles this year.

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ArticlesJanuary 15, 2014

2014 Innovative Operator of the Year: C&J Bus Lines

Whether it’s developing its workforce or working to make every aspect of a customer’s trip an enjoyable experience, the Portsmouth, N.H.-based operation, chosen as METRO Magazine’s inaugural Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year, focuses on fostering and maintaining partnerships at every level.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: VIP Tour & Charter Bus Co.

Portland, Maine operation is staying small and adapting to new ways to reach customers for the long haul.

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