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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2009

Anchor Trailways launches intercity service in Tenn.

The ATRunner will provide connections to specific Metro Transit buses as well as the Music City Star station in Donelson and Nashville International Airport.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2009

NCTD develops 'free rides to college' promo

Sprinter light rail and Breeze bus transit services help alleviate parking and traffic congestion at the three North County colleges.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2009

Augusta State U. debuts Jaguar shuttle service

One shuttle seats 32 passengers and has a wheel chair lift, while the other bus will seat 24 passengers. Each bus can also have 12 standing passengers if needed.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2009

NJ Transit receives $298.7M in ARRA funds

In addition to the Mass Transit Tunnel Project, money will also pay for bus, van and railcar purchases, as well as facility, track, and safety and bridge improvements throughout the system.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2009

Find what makes you unique at this year's BusCon

Our 140,000-square-foot show floor will have everything from cutaway vehicles to luxury motorcoaches, with many of those models more environmentally friendly then they have ever been.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2009

Soubry Sets Sights on Taking New Flyer to the 'Next Level'

Employing what he calls a "participatory" style of management, Soubry has rebranded his executive leadership team, devised a new company intranet system and is writing a weekly blog. Development of a training institute, technology management and the readying for the launch of the company's first hydrogen bus fleet are in the works.

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ArticlesCover StoryAugust 13, 2009

Is Enough Being Done to Stop the Assault on Bus Operators?

Many assaults stem from confrontations involving passengers who refuse to pay the proper fare. To help mitigate the problem, some transit systems have turned to offering self-defense training and equipping vehicles with driver shields, and supplying operators with pepper gel.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2009

First Transit-operated system wins award

Monroe Transit has drastically improved air quality in their area by introducing the use of biodiesel fuel, purchasing buses with particulate filters and low-emission vehicle ratings.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2009

N.Y. MTA, Clever Devices demo SmartBus technology

Thirty MTA buses servicing 34th Street in Manhattan will feature next stop announcements. Real-time arrival information will be provided at eight bus shelters.

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ArticlesAugust 11, 2009

Private Bus and Motorcoach Industry Working on Future

Bus and motorcoach travelers generate more than $55 billion annually in economic transactions and create employment for nearly 800,000 people.

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