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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2011

FMCSA orders two more coach operators to cease operations

Agency has placed four operators out of service in last 10 days.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2011

FMCSA orders JCT Motor Coach to cease operations

The imminent hazard order applies to all officers and future companies affiliated with both JCT Motor Coach Inc. and JT’s Travel & Charter Inc.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2011

D.C. Metro police confiscating more guns from riders

More firearms were seized in the past two years, than the last 12 years combined, according to new transit agency data. Police recovered 65 weapons last year marking a huge spike from the 21 taken in 2009,

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2011

NJ Transit unveils new security text initiative

Through this initiative, called "Text Tips" or "Text Against Terror," customers will be able to report suspicious activity, packages or vehicles around NJ Transit facilities or onboard the system by sending a text message to agency's police department.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2011

Senators urge greater bus safety standards

In a letter to U.S. DOT Sec. Ray LaHood, six U.S. Senators pushed for quick implementation of safety standards to prevent fatigued bus drivers from getting behind the wheel after last week’s bus crash in Virginia.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2011

Feds label 26 Pa. coach carriers ‘higher risk’

Motor Carrier Safety Measurement System identified the operators as risky after incidents or investigation showed they exceeded acceptable benchmarks in at least one of five areas: Unsafe driving, driver fatigue, driver fitness, drivers operating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and vehicle maintenance.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2011

NTSB releases N.C. coach crash investigation summary

In its independent investigation to determine the cause of the crash of a 2000 Setra motorcoach, operated by Sky Express Inc. on May 31, the Board released a brief summary of the investigative work completed by NTSB investigators to date.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2011

FMCSA issues cease and desist order against Sky Express Inc.

The motorcoach carrier involved in the Virginia bus crash on May 31 is, according to the FMCSA, attempting to operate and sell tickets under a different company name, including 108 Tours and 108 Bus. The order is effective immediately.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2011

ATU chief calls on Congress to address driver fatigue

Under the union's proposed reforms, drivers would get paid fairly for the work they put in above 40 hours per week, making them less inclined to work other jobs while pushing their bodies to the limit.

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Lack of transportation is hurting our health

Three reports released this week show the detrimental effects traffic congestion, long commutes and even our roadways have on our health, safety and wallets. The results seem to underscore the need for more public transit, but will they have any impact?

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