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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

D.C. Metro debuts express service, hybrid buses

For the first time, more than 16,000 riders who board buses daily on the 16th Street Line in Northwest Washington have the option to ride a new limited-stop service.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Nationwide Marketing partners with InstallerNet

Nationwide member dealers, who sell electronics but do not offer installation, will now have the opportunity to sell InstallerNet InstallCards, giving them instant access to installation services provided by local InstallerNet network members across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Boltbus celebrates first year of service

The East Coast bus service has carried more than 800,000 passengers in the past year and received accolades from travel guides.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

METRO Briefs

Teenager puts transit on the map. Former dispatch manager launches charter service. NORTA upgrades bus shelters.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2009

CATS launches Google Transit

Google Transit integrates all the features of Google Maps, including the local search and trip planner features, which provides three options on CATS routes.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

BISC reminds operators to include safety tools

FMCSA regulations require that operators communicate instructions on what to do in emergency situations to bus riders prior to any coach departure.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

New Flyer hosts Vice President Joe Biden

Others present included Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); Transportation Secretary Raymond LaHood; Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan; Agriculture Secretary Kenneth Vilsack, and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2009

D.C. Metro starting stimulus project work

Projects target improved passenger and maintenance facilities, safety and security, information technology, operations and equipment.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

D.C. Metro adds Twitter page

Social networking tool provides another avenue to communicate with customers, reaching a segment of the Metro riding population who readily turn to portable electronic devices for information.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

IC Bus celebrates achievements at annual meeting

Company hosted more than 80 representatives from 39 IC Bus dealers in a two-day meeting. Plans for the coming year were outlined and an awards ceremony was held.

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