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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2009

GCRTA ridership rises for sixth consecutive year

Growth had not been predicted, due to service cuts and a 25-cent fare increase implemented last year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2009

Chicago to expand Bus Tracker program

The number of visitors to the CTA Bus Tracker Website has steadily increased; since Nov. 1, the site has logged an average of approximately 20,000 visits per weekday.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2009

Megabus grew more than 200 percent in 2008

High gas prices, the need for alternative travel options, convenience and cheap fares have boosted ticket sales for megabus.com service since its April 2006 launch.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2009

DRI Mobitec Group wins Belgium orders

Products to be supplied will include light-emitting diode (LED) and thin-film transistor (TFT) electronic information display systems, voice announcement systems and global positioning satellite control units.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2009

BC Transit renews agreement with Nova Bus

The 115 transit buses will be assembled in the new Nova Bus plant in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 9, 2009

Motorcoach Top 50: Diversify to Boost Business

Once again, Dallas-based Coach America rolls in at the top in METRO's annual motorcoach survey. Despite the lagging economy, two-thirds of carriers reported a substantial increase in business.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Hybrids, Fuel Prices Top Topics at BusCon '08

While a bevy of vehicle manufacturers showcased their hybrid models on the show floor, industry experts discussed alternative-fuel options, 2010 engine emissions standards and steps to achieve better fuel economy.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

High-Tech Entertainment Systems Enhance Coach Services

While demand for LCD widescreen monitors continues to grow, motorized flip-down monitors look to be the next big thing in on-board entertainment systems. Digital media players operated via USB flash drives appear to be on the horizon.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Technology's impact has multiple dimensions and challenges

As we look to expand the industry and procure new equipment to meet the growing demand for public transportation, governments and agencies must fund the talent side of our growing need.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

Chicago Transit, car sharing co. debut joint smart card

Customers signing up for membership with I-GO Car Sharing will be given the option to participate in the program and link the I-GO membership to a Chicago Card Plus.

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