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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

FMCSA shuts down Oklahoma bus operator

Placed Heartland Charters & Tours out-of-service after an extensive review of the company's operations found multiple hours-of-service, vehicle maintenance, and controlled substance and alcohol testing violations.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

IC Bus holds annual dealer meeting

Culminates with an awards ceremony, recognizing exceptional individuals throughout the IC Bus dealer network.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

N.Y. to conduct more bus safety probes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature are creating a new bus inspection program which will target the operators with the worst safety records with more inspections.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

W. Wash. U. students to vote on bus pass extension

The bulk-pass program, which costs $25 per term, has driven up ridership for Whatcom Transportation Authority.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

N.C. State transportation plan to be discussed

Some of the issues officials expect students to bring up are crowding on buses, new opportunities for park and ride facilities, and additional transfer opportunities for students.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

Web Extra: U. transit operators upgrade their driver training programs

University transit operators from Wisconsin and Illinois weigh in on recent updates they have made to their driver training programs, including bringing training in-house and adding bus simulators.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

U. of Toronto makes bus pass available to part-time students

Will be eligible for summer service and possibly fall semester. Students’ Union president says the move will cut down on abuse of the system.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2012

Denver bus drivers protest transit cuts

Joined by riders and members of Occupy Denver, they say the cuts, both local and national, prevent them from getting people to and from jobs and home, which is a basic civil right.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2012

L.A. County agencies hold joint roadeo

Forty-eight contestants endured what was called Southern California’s worst winter rain storm to take on the challenge of maneuvering 40-foot buses through the Roadeo course set at Gardena Municipal Bus Line’s new state of the art transit facility.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2012

Man who assaulted Canadian driver gets no jail time

Area bus drivers are said to be "furious" with the ruling.

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