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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

MARTA's 93 paratransit buses to feature Thermo King HVACs

The new lightweight BE-550 bulkhead evaporator for small to mid-size shuttle and school bus applications helps ensure passenger comfort in vehicles where headroom clearance is an issue.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

Canada train, bus crash kills 6

A double decker OC Transpo bus collided with a derailed VIA Rail Canada train on Wednesday, killing six bus passengers and injuring at least 34 others.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernSeptember 18, 2013

SEPTA offers a different type of school bus

SEPTA transports approximately 58,000 of 134,000 public school students from a variety of grade levels every day, many using more than one mode of transit. The transit system launched its online School Trip Planner to help students who are moving to new institutions as a result of school closures look up their previous schools to find routes that service their new institution.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Cummins Crosspoint subsidiary unveils new hybrid system

Crosspoint Kinetics’ S3000 hybrid system leverages evolved designs and technologies with improvements in durability and control software and is ideal for small paratransit and shuttle buses.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Michael Lewis on the future of electric buses

University of Texas-Austin's Michael Lewis on the future of electric buses following a session at BusCon 2013.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2013

IndyGo's recycled bus bench program wins award

Collaborative project salvaged historic Bush Stadium seating and repurpose them as benches at bus stops, dubbed the PUPstop program

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2013

Fort Worth's Ruddell to retire in October

During his close to 11-year tenure, he expanded and modernized bus service in Fort Worth and led planning and development for the regional rail line TEX Rail.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2013

Detroit bus drivers demand more police protection

Rallying to demand safer buses after eight drivers were attacked by riders and hospitalized in the past nine months. The drivers hope the rally inspires Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr to take steps to improve safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Cleveland RTA breaks ground on BRT line

The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing roughly $16.3 million toward the $20 million West Shore Express BRT line, including $8.5 million for the purchase of 15 new buses manufactured by New Flyer Industries.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Manatee paratransit operator named Fla. Driver of the Year

Patricia Adams, a former school bus driver, has been transporting 30 to 40 people daily to physical therapy, dialysis and doctors appointments safely for six years.

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