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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2009

Fort Myers, Fla. service unveils hybrid bus

Lee County Transit plans on purchasing several hybrid buses next year, including one that will service the Florida Gulf Coast University campus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2009

REI introduces YouTube, electronic catalog

YouTube page features videos about REI's BUS-WATCH product, including a DVR demo and school bus sample.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

FMCSA raises new bus co. requirements

Final rule raises the compliance standards for passing new entrant safety audits and requires that new carriers correct safety deficiencies before being granted permanent registration.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Daimler Buses to deliver 460 coaches for World Cup

Delivery of Mercedes-Benz travel coaches set to commence this month, with the last of the 460 vehicles to be delivered in late April 2010.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

AC Transit to make service cuts

More than eight percent in cuts will result in reduced bus frequency and consolidated routes.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Calgary Transit rejects use of snow tires on fleet

During a trial run, buses equipped with the special tires were still sliding and getting stuck in the snow.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Florida's StarMetro adds 14 paratransit buses

A grant from the FTA paid for the complete replacement of the 14 buses at a cost of approximately $1.02 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2009

Hill wins $9 million N.Y. MTA contract

Will provide program and project schedule control support services and staff augmentation services for all phases of project design and construction. MTA agencies that are expected to be supported under the contract include MTA New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad and the MTA Bus Co.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserDecember 10, 2009

Will the Jobs Summit yield fruit for transit?

The White House Jobs Summit, held last week, drew business executives, economists, finance experts, labor leaders and small business owners to Washington, D.C., to share ideas on boosting employment. A national delegation of transit and business leaders was among those in attendance, with plans to promote the benefits of investing in “ready-to-go” public transit infrastructure projects that will create and sustain jobs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2009

ABA, AmEx partner for member benefit program

The new partnership provides ABA members access to special programs with top national companies, cutting costs on routine business spending on items, including machine parts, maintenance supplies, safety equipment, computer hardware and software, shipping, advertising, Web hosting and office supplies.

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