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ArticlesMarch 1, 2004

Factors in Creating the Perfect Seat

With the common goal of increasing ridership, transit agencies and bus seating manufacturers are working together to promote a safe, clean and comfortable ride.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2004

How to Run a More Cost-Efficient Motorcoach Business

See how some operators are offering driver incentives, negotiating fuel contracts and reducing inventory to keep costs down and stay ahead of rising fuel and insurance rates.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2004

The Challenge of Bringing Light Rail to the Twin Cities

Ensuring safety and finding talented rail engineers were two of the challenges in building the Hiawatha light rail line in bus-dominated Minneapolis-St. Paul, says Joe Marie, assistant general manager of rail operations at Metro Transit. Competing with the private sector for operations and maintenance was another.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2004

School bus association issues warning about transport bill

Members urged to lobby their lawmakers to change two elements of bill.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2004

Hydrogen fuel bus begins service in Hawaii

The 30-foot passenger bus cost $1 million and has a top speed of 45 mph.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2004

Coach operators urged to attend event in Sacramento

California Bus Association rallies behind Schwarzenegger's worker's comp reform initiative.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2004

Blue Bird consolidates divisions, forms 'Coachworks'

Establishment of Blue Bird Coachworks is seen by the company as a big step towards growth of non-school bus business.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2004

Dion to head Nova Bus

The incoming CEO has nearly 30 years of experience in senior management positions at Prevost Car Inc.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2004

APTA disappointed by Bush’s 2005 budget proposal

Association feels that the American public is "shortchanged" by the dollar amount allotted for public transportation in fiscal year 2005.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2004

From Buggies to Buses in 4 Generations

Active since the turn of the 20th Century, the Cyr family tradition of providing qualitycoach services is alive and kicking today at Cyr Bus Lines. Principles developed by founder Joh T. Cyr, often called the father of the American school bus, are still applied today.

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