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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloMay 7, 2010

The Importance of an Effective 'Train the Trainer' Program

Nothing can be more frustrating for new Bus Operator Instructors than seeing students, not long after qualifying and moving forward to Depot Route Training, move away from the correct skill applications they were taught on the training bus, to what someone else may be telling them. In many cases that someone else is the Route Bus Operator they are assigned to, who often confront students with a "this is the real world, not the training bus" mentality.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2010

Business, transportation leaders push for authorization

The panelists highlighted the need for major reform to the U.S. national transportation system and investments in smart technologies that will make our country a leader in innovation.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2010

BostonCoach launches phone app for feedback

Providing instant access to customer opinions, Survey on the Spot enables businesses to gather information from customers on their iPhones, smartphones and the Web.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2010

Express bus services redefining image of business travel

Services such as MegaBus are experiencing double-digit growth by attracting passengers with amenities such as free Wi-Fi connections, electric outlets and in some cases, tables and cup holders.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Volvo delivers World Cup buses

Prior to the soccer event, several South African cities invested in building intelligent bus-based transport systems

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

DRI subsidiary wins major South American contract

Mobitec AB subsidiary in Herrljunga, Sweden, through the Mobitec Brazil Ltda subsidiary in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, signed a supply agreement with a major bus vehicle manufacturer in South America.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Altair, Proterra sign lithium-ion battery order

This purchase is a follow-on order from the initial $898,400 contract announced in August 2009. At that time, Proterra purchased battery modules for several zero-emission demonstration buses, one of which was displayed to Washington, D.C. policymakers in October 2009.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

APTA honors International Bus Roadeo winners

Houston Metro's Frank Gonzales wins Customer Service Challenge and Best Driver — 40-foot and over — awards.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

APTA honors fleets for bus safety, security

The top honor is the GOLD Award, which is given to organizations with the best overall bus safety or bus security program.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

FTA tabs $775M to upgrade bus systems

Eligible expenses for the funds include purchase and rehabilitation of buses and vans, modernization of buses and bus facilities and revenue service facilities.

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