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ArticlesApril 1, 2003

Yosemite Pining for Hybrid Electric Buses?

The National Park Service is hoping that hybrid electric buses will erase concerns about tailpipe emissions and noise pollution created by shuttle buses at Yosemite National Park.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2003

‘Creeps’ campaign spurs protest in Vancouver, B.C.

A General Motors Canada advertising campaign in Vancouver, Canada, that bashes transit buses and their passengers was scrapped after complaints whistled in from all directions.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2003

Plugging every security gap is an impossible mission

I’m generally not an anxious traveler, which is a good thing since I log so many business miles each year, but I couldn’t fail to notice that Amtrak didn’t check my baggage or my person before letting me get on the train.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2003

Taking a Page From Transit’s Revenue Playbook

Bus wraps and advertising may mean up to 50% more revenue for motorcoach operators. Learn the practice and how to go after this money-making source.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2003

Tips for Design and Layout of a First-Class Bus Maintenance Facility

No site is perfect, but every proposal should be viewed from all angles. Key considerations: cost of acquisition, room for expansion, topography, environmental factors — and your future neighbors.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2003

Ecuador to expand busway to Guayaquil, Cuenca

Ecuador is turning the success of its current bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Quito to similar busways in other cities.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2003

National strategy plan addresses protection of rail and bus lines

The report is a step toward fulfilling the missions identified in the president’s National Strategy for Homeland Security.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2003

Atlanta express buses to use shoulders

Express buses running on Georgia 400 in Atlanta will travel along the shoulders of the corridor, bypassing stop-and-roll traffic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2003

DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses launches new Website

The site provides in-depth information on all of the company's bus and coach brands.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2003

N.C. university to switch to biodiesel

Connex will switch the school's 22 buses to the fuel.

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