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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2007

RTC taps First Transit for bus inspections

Contract to include the inspection of 80 double-deckers, 50 BRT vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2007

Bush releases FY '08 transportation budget

$9.4 billion request falls $300 million short of SAFETEA-LU guarantee.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2007

HDR receives Cincinnati streetcar contract

Firm will study feasibility of using streetcars to link riverfront and downtown business district with adjoining neighborhoods.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2007

New Jersey to buy 1,145 camera-equipped buses

The $409.9 million purchase will renew state’s bus fleet over a period of six years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2007

METRO Briefs

Authorities looking for man who spilled mercury on subway Greyhound contract negotiations stall over Spanish-speaking drivers 'Driverless' bus could be on the way in Scotland

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ArticlesJanuary 16, 2007

Business Looking Up For METRO's Top 50 Motorcoach Operators

Nearly 90% of respondents reported boosts in revenue for 2006, with driver recruitment and retention remaining the greatest challenge. Coach USA Inc. retains the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive year, with its fleet of 2,200 vehicles.

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ArticlesJanuary 12, 2007

BusCon Brings New Things to Light

An array of new products, including a full line of commercial buses, is put on display at the 2006 trade show in Chicago. Meanwhile, the conference disseminates knowledge on a wide variety of subjects.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 12, 2007

NTSB urges ban on cell phones

Agency asks for federal and state support in prohibiting bus/motorcoach drivers from using phones, except in emergencies.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2007

Tracking of hours-of-service violators proposed

Bus companies would be required to install electronic on-board recorders for two-year minimum.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2007

METRO Briefs

Bus companies settle EPA charges DHS to give $445M for transit, port, infrastructure security Bus company owner sentenced

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