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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 15, 2013

2013 METRO Operator of the Year: Young Transportation

Overcoming a struggle early on to keep his father’s business going following his death, T. Ralph Young relied on persistence, determination and willingness to apply the ideas of his team to make his operation one of the most respected in the industry.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2013

2013 UMA Expo Begins New Era

Co-located Travel Exchange aims to bring together motorcoach and group tour and travel industries to help form both partnerships and business relationships. Meanwhile, several companies mark major milestones on the show floor.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 15, 2013

New Flyer, DesignLine discuss electric bus offerings

New Flyer has a contract with Chicago Transit Authority for two XE40 buses and received funding for a few Winnipeg Transit buses. Meanwhile, the ECO Smart is available in 30-, 35- and 42-foot versions.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 15, 2013

Proterra to Power S.C. town

The bus manufacturer is helping the City of Seneca reach its goal of having an all-electric bus fleet by the summer. The city partnered with nearby Clemson Area Transit to obtain a grant to fund the four vehicles and charging infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2013

UT Profile: Student-run Unitrans keeps sustainability in mind

The University of California Davis’ transportation service, launched in 1968, provides service to more than 3.6 million riders each year using iconic double-decker buses, modern buses and all student drivers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2013

Houston Metro, U. of Houston partner on light rail campaign

Metro asked students to focus their efforts on campaign and research projects designed to strengthen the relationship between the transit system and the university, increase public awareness of light rail, and encourage student and faculty support for more than 500 businesses located along the North, East End and Southeast lines.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2013

U. of South Florida students to get free bus rides

USF Student Government is covering the monthly fee of $2,475 for the rides. The cost is based on ridership fare loss.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2013

U. of Wis. Oshkosh celebrates 101K rides on transit

According to the Oshkosh Transit System’s (now GO Transit) monthly ridership reports, nearly 86,000 UW Oshkosh riders took the bus in 2011. In 2012, UW Oshkosh-based ridership surged like never before, resulting in an 18% annual increase.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2013

Co. behind Chicago transit fare payment has lowest consumer rating

One of the companies behind the Chicago Transit Authority’s Ventra open payment fare pass and debit card received an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau. The rating was based on nearly 100 complaints in the last three years.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2013

Nova Bus receives 475 hybrid bus order

The customer, ATUQ, is a consortium consisting of the province’s nine transit authorities.

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