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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2002

Cummins Westport receives Omnitrans engine order

After delivery of 57 low-emission engines, 93% of the transit authority's total fleet of 176 buses will be powered by natural gas.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2002

U.S. DOT implements NAFTA provisions

Bus and truck services will begin only after the FMCSA reviews Mexican carrier applications and grants provisional operating authority to qualified Mexican companies seeking this authority.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2002

San Diego announces intent to award NABI contract

The estimated value of the contract for 111 new 40-foot and 35-foot low-floor buses powered by compressed natural gas is $111.5 million.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2002

FMCSA Administrator Clapp to leave post

Since his appointment at the FMCSA, Clapp focused on meeting transportation safety requirements for implementing the truck and bus provisions of NAFTA.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2002

Capital Metro deploys security cameras on buses

The Austin, Texas-based system will equip 120 buses with four to seven cameras at a cost of $560,000 made possible by a federal grant.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2002

House approves bus security measure

The legislation, approved on Friday, establishes a $99 million grant program to help private bus operators improve security.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2002

NYC MTA may reduce services, raise fares

Possible reductions include bus, subway and commuter train service in order to help close a projected $663 million budget gap.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2002

ABA president talks TEA-21 at transportation conference

Competition with transit agencies seeking new revenue streams is another strong concern among private bus operators that was discussed during the conference.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2002

Hybrid fuel cell bus enters service in California

The ThunderPower LLC bus achieves 7 to 11 miles per gallon, double the mileage of convential buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2002

Haunted Bus teaches Halloween safety

The Cincinnati Metro teaches kids safety while providing them with a Halloween experience.

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