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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2011

Vancouver university strike may cause bus cuts

Just two days into a strike by the faculty association ridership to the university has not decreased, since students make up a large part of the system's ridership.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2011

15th passenger dies following N.Y. bus crash

The NTSB is currently investigating the accident, which occurred about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday as it was transporting passengers to New York City's Chinatown from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut..

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2011

MCI delivers to Kansas, California

Wichita, Kan.’s Prestige Bus Lines added four new MCI D4505 coaches to its scheduled service start-up, Beeline Express. Gold Coast Tours, based in Brea, Calif., received one 2011 MCI J4500, featuring the latest engine technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2011

Amtrak ridership up 16 consecutive months

Factors contributing to the success include a moderately improved economic environment allowing some recovery of business travel along the Northeast Corridor, sustained high gasoline prices, the increased appeal and popularity of rail travel, effective marketing campaigns and the introduction of Wi-Fi on the high-speed Acela Express trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2011

FMCSA fines Houston operator for ADA violations

Omnibus Express was found in violation of passenger carrier accessibility requirements under the ADA Act and was fined $55,000.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2011

Vancouver union, transit push for more female bus driver protection

Coast Mountain Bus Co., TransLink and the Metro Vancouver bus drivers' union are working together to stop assaults on female bus drivers, by calling for tougher sentences and stronger legislation, and installing cameras, GPS systems and assault alarms on buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2011

NYCT orders 90 Nova low-floor buses

Contract requires supplier to provide the Nova LFS buses in three different configurations, to assess the various transmission and cooling technologies available.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2011

DesignLine electric bus test sees fuel economy boost

Testing of vehicles at Charlotte airport showed increases in fuel economy of up to 41 percent and maintenance cost reductions up to 93 percent, when compared to the airport's traditional diesel buses.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2011

Fire Suppression System

FIRETRACE systems provide stand-alone automatic fire detection and suppression for bus and coach engine compartments, generators, electrical systems and heaters.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloMarch 4, 2011

Bus operations: A 'cradle to grave' philosophy

With regard to bus operations, a "cradle to grave" philosophy between employer and employee requires a hands-on approach by the training department, not simply at the hiring stage, but throughout the career of the operator.

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