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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

Report: 300K hybrid buses, trucks on road by 2015

Pike Research forecasts that the U.S. will remain the largest singular market for hybrid trucks and buses between now and 2015, followed closely by China.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2010

SFMTA unveils first 2 ARRA-funded refurbished buses

The contract, awarded in September, is part of the Motor Coach Component Life Cycle Project, which allocates a total of $16 million in ARRA funding to directly improve vehicle availability, service reliability and performance by rehabilitating 35 standard (40-foot) and 27 articulated (60-foot) Muni buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2010

Calgary police searching for 2nd 'joyrider'

Surveillance cameras on the bus recorded two men in the act, one laughing as he drove the bus, hitting at least two parked cars during a half-hour joyride.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanMay 28, 2010

What are you doing to forge partnerships?

This week, I got a chance to drop in on the Community Transportation Association of America's Expo 2010 in Long Beach, Calif. There were many topics discussed throughout the show, including how the 2010 Census will impact transportation providers, increasing senior mobility, and identifying the causes and solutions of bus fires.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2010

FMCSA, CVSA, others to conduct 'Roadcheck' in June

Last year, 9,683 CVSA and FMCSA certified inspectors at 2,145 locations across North America performed a record 72,255 truck and bus inspections. Of that total, there were 56,486 NAS Level I inspections.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

Panel illuminates chasm between public, private transit operators

Other topics included whether the existence of private inter-city bus service affected the government's development of new high-speed rail lines?

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2010

Shreveport, La. operator joins Trailways

Red River Trailways has five full-sized motorcoaches and a diversified business base that serves church groups, schools, conventions and sporting events.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Minnesota Valley demos Xcelsior bus

Will operate on a variety of routes from June 3-11, ensuring that passengers, drivers and maintenance personnel have the opportunity to provide comments about the bus.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

N.Y. bus drivers average 3 months paid leave for being spat upon

Statistics have been deemed "troubling" as the MTA is facing a $400M budget shortfall.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Buffalo, N.Y. transit seeks input on efficiency plan

NFTA's plan would eliminate under-used routes and add buses to more popular routes. Pricing for fares and monthly passes would also change, in many cases reducing prices.

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