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ProductsApril 3, 2013

Integrated tracking, routing software

Seon integrated its vMax Live Plus real-time tracking system with US Computing Inc.’s Compass routing software. The integration will enable the two Web-based applications to share vehicle positioning and routing data, providing bus operators with greater insight to help streamline operations and improve efficiencies.

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ProductsApril 3, 2013

Dual camera DVR

The new, high-tech Voyager digital video recorder, designed for the bus and motorcoach industry, features dual-camera recording capability along with streamlined user-friendly playback software.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2013

Cleveland driver found guilty of assaulting passenger

The confrontation between the driver, Artis Hughes, and the passenger became an Internet sensation after numerous people on board the bus used their cell phones to record the incident.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2013

Study suggests Canadian transit systems merge

The “downtown circulator” would mainly serve tourists and federal government workers and would be much more efficient than the current OC Transpo and Société de transport de l'Outaouais bus runs through the shared core of the capital now.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2013

$90M Atlanta streetcar set to open in 2014

While tourists like the idea of being able to use a streetcar to get around, some area businesses have reported declining numbers since street parking has been reduced.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2013

Minn. Metro Transit launches Commuter Challenge

Residents can participate in the program by pledging to replace drive-alone trips and instead take the bus or train, bicycle, carpool, walk, telework or vanpool.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2013

Utah's new fares among highest in U.S.

Of 169 U.S. transit agencies that participated in a 2012 APTA survey, only five cities will have higher base fares for buses than the Utah Transit Authority's $2.50 fare.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2013

National Express wins Calif. contract

Will include operation of local and express fixed-route bus service, complementary paratransit, and general public dial-a-ride for Solano County Transit.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2013

Coach driver in Pa. crash had no drugs, alcohol in system

Toxicology tests showed that the Johnstown tour bus driver who crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, killing the Seton Hill University women's lacrosse coach, her unborn child and himself, also had no prior medical condition. The driver died of blunt force trauma at the scene.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2013

AC Transit adds first of 65 Gilligs

It is the first step toward upgrading a fleet of nearly 700 buses by opting to buy as many as 300 American-made buses over the next two years to replace aging, less dependable vehicles.

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