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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 8, 2013

2013 Motorcoach Top 50 Expand Fleets, Training

Business was up in 2012 for the majority of respondents. While FirstGroup America and Coach USA still hold the top two spots, Horizon jumps up to number three.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

First Transit paratransit contract extended

The company has held this contract with the city since 1991 and provides transit service to more than 9,500 riders annually.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

First Transit secures 3 U. contracts

Will operate fixed-route campus shuttle service for Buffalo State and East Georgia State College. Renewed shuttle service for College of Staten Island.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2012

First Transit wins fixed-route, paratransit contract

Includes the management of 70 employees and the operation of 37 vehicles, which conducts more than 700,000 trips annually.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2012

First Transit N.Y. universities contract extended

The contract will consist of three locations that house students from the University of Buffalo and those in the State of New York University (SUNY) System.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2012

Rutgers U. bus service makes safety changes

The idea is to create a safety zone with the buses so cars and other buses won’t be inclined to go around through the crosswalk.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2012

Milwaukee co. may lay off 100 paratransit employees

Transit Express provides approximately 60% of MCTS’ paratransit services, with First Transit providing the rest. The company would lay off employees if contract isn't extended.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

UT Profile: Diverse fleet helps Yale service navigate urban routes

The fleet includes 45 vehicles that run on B20 biodiesel. At peak times, there are 20 to 22 vehicles on the road and 12 to 15 in the evenings. Peak school year ridership is between 40,000 to 50,000 passengers a week.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2012

N.Y. university upgrades bus fleet

The new transit-style vehicles run on petrodiesel and biodiesel, feature front-end racks for three bikes and bus tracking capabilities.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 15, 2012

Contractors Helping Operators Manage Tighter Budgets

Using CNG, bus tracking software and customized local solutions, private contractors are stepping up to the challenge of saving even more money for transit operators.

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