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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

MCI delivers to Ill., Pa., Texas

Chicago’s Pace Suburban Bus ordered 13 Commuter Coaches, with an option for 37 more. Meanwhile, York County, Penn.’s rabbittransit took delivery of three new MCI Commuter Coaches, and Beaumont, Texas’ Sun Travel Trailways received its very first MCI J4500.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

L.A. Metro driver assault suspect arrested

Anthony Gamez was taken into custody on an Orange Line bus after the on-duty bus operator recognized him from photographs displayed on a “wanted” poster distributed earlier in the day.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

Md. MTA adding 10 New Flyer diesel-electric artics

The new additions expand MTA’s fleet of 60-foot Xcelsior hybrid buses to a total of 52 and will be on the street in time for the Preakness Stakes this weekend.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 15, 2013

Highlights from APTA's 2013 International Bus Roadeo

A look at APTA's 2013 International Bus Roadeo

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 15, 2013

2013 APTA Bus Showcase Highlights

Highlights from APTA's 2013 Bus Showcase in Indianapolis.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2013

Siemens acquires Invensys Rail

Invensys will be integrated into the rail automation business of the Mobility and Logistics Division. Former Invensys Rail President and CEO John Paljug will become head of Siemens U.S. Rail Automation business, headquartered in New York, N.Y. More than 500 Invensys employees will be joining Siemens Rail Automation.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2013

LIRR adds auto queuing system at Penn Station

The new system just recently became operational and immediately proved its value, speeding up the sales process and making clear to customers which of 12 ticket windows were open for business.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Pride in Personal Customer Service

VIP Tour and Charter Bus Co. in Portland, Maine, opened its doors for business in 1985 with one vehicle, a 1953 GMC 4104.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Evolution of an Operation

Robert Swarthout Sr. was the owner of a Texaco gas station when he was approached by a local bus company that wanted to park its vehicles in the area adjacent to the station. In exchange, the company would buy its gas from the station.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Professionalism is Cornerstone of Success

Silver State Trailways President Tony Fiorini believes that the charter bus industry is a business of relationships; the better relationship you build with the customer, the more business you’re going to get and the better you’ll get at it as a result.

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