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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanDecember 9, 2011

How do you change the public's perception?

Most of the time when the mainstream media focuses on the motorcoach industry it is negative — it usually has to deal with an accident that injured a host of people, many critically. In an attempt to shift the spotlight this week for being kicked off of an American Airlines flight, Alec Baldwin wrote a blog about the incident, where as a joke he must have thought was funny, he took a shot at Greyhound.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2011

Setra delivers S 407s to Pa.’s Martz Group

The seven new vehicles feature roomy cabins with flush mounted interior lighting in the ceiling, fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engines with BlueTec technology and Selective Catalytic Reduction.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2011

Santa Clara, Calif. transit debuts student value pass

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s “S’Cool” pass provides unlimited rides on bus and light rail to youths ages 17 and younger for a steeply discounted price. The agency also offers teachers a free Class Pass which gives them the opportunity to take students on field trips using VTA buses and light rail.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2011

Prevost offers Wi-Fi at 7 service centers

Users will be able to access the Internet or their e-mail accounts from their laptop computers or Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2011

U. of Maryland adds 5 Setra 417s

With the Maryland Terp as a focal point, the exterior livery combines the familiar university flag with the fierce mascot looking down on passing traffic.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2011

Miami-Dade honored for eco-friendly, efficient bus route

The Kendall Cruiser uses nine diesel-electric hybrid buses equipped with Wi-Fi on the heavily traveled east-west corridor.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2011

BoltBus adds 15 MCI D4505s

The coaches, equipped with custom seats, three-point seat belts, Wi-Fi, 110-volt power outlets and extra legroom, are already in service in several northeastern markets.

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ProductsMay 18, 2011

Surveillance DVR

Radio Engineering Industries Inc. (REI) adds the SD40, a compact, lightweight, solid-state DVR to its family of BUS-WATCH digital video surveillance systems for mass transit systems and school buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2011

MCI delivers D4505 to Conn.

Latest D4505s feature three-point seat belts, a full sound system, Wi-Fi and a Cummins ISM 10.8-liter engine, featuring the latest clean diesel engine technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Miami-Dade adds free wireless service

By expanding free wireless accessibility on Metrorail and Metromover, and some of the county's most popular express commuter bus routes, Mayor Alvarez said transit riders can enjoy a better transit experience, which could equate to fewer cars on the road and a more sustainable community.

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