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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2011

Bombardier launches e-mobility solution

PrimoveCity addresses the range and recharging constraints of electric vehicles and promises to reshape transportation by providing common technology for all forms of electric vehicles, including trams, buses, commercial vehicles, taxis and cars.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2011

Thales ticketing solution in operation in Mexico

This solution, specifically developed for separated bus lines, includes 100 percent automatic payments, entry barriers and the use of contactless cards.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2011

Starcraft releases MFSAB

The Prodigy XP was designed and built from the ground up in order to utilize the same body style as Starcraft's recently released Xpress shuttle bus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2011

N.Y. DMV: Coach driver likely made false statements

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office released motor vehicles data to investigators regarding "evidence of false statements" made by Ophadell Williams, the driver of a tour bus in a crash that killed 15 people.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2011

BusRates.com hires marketing group

Mills Marketing Group has been a valuable resource for many hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail, convention and visitors' bureaus and other allied travel businesses for the past three years, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2011

Discount coach drivers suffer long hours, lack of rest

After last week’s motorcoach accident in the Bronx, which caused 15 fatalities, a spotlight has been put on the discount tour bus industry, which "demands long hours of drivers, but offers little pay or rest."

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2011

Orbitz, SilverRail unveil online rail booking

Orbitz for Business customers will now be able to seamlessly plan and book rail travel through the Orbitz for Business tool. The partnership makes Orbitz for Business the first major online travel company to announce integrated, online rail capabilities for U.S. business travelers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2011

FTA adjusting passenger weight for bus testing

To more accurately reflect the average American's weight, the agency is proposing an adjustment, from 150 lbs. to 175 lbs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2011

U. of South Carolina looking to use fuel-cell bus

Forging a partnership with Ford, the Columbia City Council, and the federal Department of Energy to transport disabled students around campus for one year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2011

Web Extra: U. of South Fla. enhances shuttle service

With bus tracking and passenger counting capabilities, as well as a new route on the way, the Bull Runner circulator now offers Tampa students and faculty even more mobility campus-wide.

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