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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2003

Transit agency avoids tripping over school service

Under FTA rules, transit agencies cannot engage in bus operations that are exclusively for the transportation of students and thereby compete with school bus contractors.

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2003

Stagecoach negotiates sale of U.S. operations

Stagecoach has confirmed that it is negotiating to sell off the New England bus operations of its Coach USA division to Peter Pan Bus Lines in Springfield, Mass.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2003

Omaha looks ahead with a retro bus fleet

The local transit property, Metro Area Transit (MAT), is refurbishing 10 buses that were retired when Richard Nixon still presided in Washington.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2003

Senate Committee introduces bus security legislation

S. 929 will help private bus operators make security improvements to their operations through grant monies that can be used for a variety of applications.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2003

WMATA to purchase 175 CNG buses for $36.5 million

The procurement, which WMATA expects to award in the next six months, will increase the fleet to 339 compressed natural gas buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2003

DART, Delaware launch homeownership program

Under the program, eligible homebuyers who purchase a home in Delaware within three-quarters of a mile of a DART rail station or bus stop may qualify for a mortgage.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2003

Albuquerque weighs BRT vs. light rail

While the city contemplates its decision, express buses will be placed into service by next year.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2003

Setra Website debuts bus route planner

Users can access a range of different detail maps (starting area, destination area, route overview) and obtain weather information.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2003

ABA enlists state support for motorcoach industry

The American Bus Association is asking state transportation officials to work with their respective administrations to encourage, not deter, motorcoach travel.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2003

Cubic receives three L.A. operator contracts

Culver City Bus, Santa Clarita Transit and the City of Torrance signed contracts with Cubic, worth almost $4 million, to provide fareboxes that accept smart cards.

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