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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2008

Pacific Western operators receive OMCA award

Each year, the association presents Awards of Excellence to deserving individuals within the Ontario motorcoach industry. These awards recognize and reward outstanding performance on the basis of safety and customer service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2008

IC Bus to enter motorcoach market

The new bus models will feature cleaner, greener diesel engine technology with the MaxxForce 13 engine that will comply with 2010 emissions regulations without the need to add urea.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2008

Daimler delivers Setra 417 to Canadian coach co.

The motorcoach features Setra’s Ambiente seating, wireless internet, laptop connections and a rear galley.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2008

Greyhound adds 140 Prevost coaches

The new X3-45 motorcoaches from Prevost, are to be used on various intercity lines and will be delivered from February to July 2009.

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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2008

Prepared for the Worst: Securing Motorcoach Passengers

Understanding the nature of threats is a good first step. Information sharing -- formally and informally -- loss and incident data collection, and analysis of past experience all play a role in determining what should be done to protect passengers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2008

NTSB: Motorcoaches can still be made safer

Acting Chairman Rosenker highlighted the need for improvements in occupant protection systems, strengthened government oversight of operators and more rapid deployment of advanced motorcoach safety technologies.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2008

Chartrand Inc. adds six Prevost H3-45s

Chartrand Inc., a Montreal-area passenger transportation company, has purchased six Prevost H3-45 motorcoaches, each equipped with the new Volvo D13 Series engine.

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ArticlesAugust 25, 2008

Legislation to Play Critical Role in Motorcoach Safety

While motorcoach crash testing is underway, progress has been slow for proposed regulation of entry level training for commercial drivers. A rulemaking on electronic onboard recorders is also waiting in the wings.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

Pennsylvania named top destination

“Byways,” a national motorcoach magazine, has declared that Pennsylvania has the most popular destinations in the country.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2008

METRO Briefs

NYC to try seatless subway cars. Greyhound murder spurs call for tighter security. Public inquiry sparks motorcoach commuter service.

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