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Since Monday, attendees and other passengers boosted ridership on LYNX by 148% over a typical weekday. About 250 buses will be used to move nearly 6,000 delegates to DNC events. In Tampa, 400 buses were used to transport 2,200 RNC delegates, but several buses were late for state delegations.
Read More →Recently awarded a contract by the Ventura County Transportation Commission to provide VISTA intercity bus service, Roadrunner Shuttle and Limousine Service will use the new facility for that operation and for storage of their propane autogas vehicle fleet.
Read More →The 2010 census shows that the motorcoach industry continues to be a small business success story. More than 82% of industry operators own fewer than 10 vehicles.
Read More →Pending final approval from the board of supervisors, the SFMTA expects to have a prototype on the road next winter for a month long test in regular passenger service. All 45 new buses are expected to arrive by the end of summer 2013.
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The EF Truck/Bus driving simulator utilizes OEM automotive components including a full-size steering column, wheel and hand controls, dashboard, shifter, pedals and lifelike graphics to generate an authentic simulation experience.
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The CHW high-definition bus camera, combined with Seon’s new MX-HD 5-channel DVR, is the essential solution for applications where picture-perfect image quality is imperative.
Read More →The bus unit’s operating income was 4.6% of sales in 2011, compared with trucks’ 9.1%, construction equipment’s 10.2% and boat engine maker Penta’s 8.8%. The bus unit continued to trail the other divisions in the quarter ended June, when it posted a 3.4% operating margin.
Read More →Ridership has climbed for the past two years, but the growth has come in spite of rising rates and reductions in service. The agency is strapped for the cash it needs to add buses and expand routes.
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Some university transportation system operators we interviewed said they allow exterior bus advertising to bring in more revenue or to promote the university. Others say that being based in areas with small advertising markets means extra effort but not revenue.
Read More →Peter Cipolla has served on several committees, been a member of the board of directors and served on the Executive Committee for eight years. Additionally, he was a member of the Business Member Board of Governors for four years and served on the American Public Transportation Foundation.
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