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ProductsNovember 6, 2012

Glass cleaner

Rain-X 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner and Rain Repellent improves wet weather driving visibility and is easy to use. The Glass Cleaner applies water beading technology to enhance your driving visibility in one simple step.

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ProductsNovember 6, 2012

Onboard video surveillance

The CoPilot, a versatile onboard video surveillance and driver behavior modification system, features dual built-in cameras; real-time driver alerts; continuous capture; wireless upload; solid state storage; passive GPS and a three-axis G-Force inertia sensor.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2012

Judge dismissed charges against N.C. dispatcher in crash

Absolved all four counts of involuntary manslaughter filed against Sky Express’ Zhao Jian Chen, who was accused of ordering bus driver Kin Yiu Cheung to drive from North Carolina to New York, even though Cheung told him he was too tired. Cheung fell asleep and the bus overturned.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2012

Attorney: N.Y. bus driver in crash had enough sleep

Said the casino bus driver involved in a crash that killed 15 people in March, 2011 had gotten enough sleep the morning of the accident. NTSB said the causes of accident were likely driver fatigue and lack of company safety oversight.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloSeptember 7, 2012

'Rock & Roll' for bus operators

Transit has its own version of Rock & Roll. I once read someone’s comment that, in the case of a bus operator, ‘Rocking & Rolling’ in the seat should not occur if their mirrors are set properly. I strongly disagree with that statement and regrettably say a statement like that will precede an increase in pedestrian knockdowns, especially when turning left and departing bus stops.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Winnipeg Transit driver: Many attacks not reported

Drivers are under attack more often than what the city's official figures reflect, according to a former Winnipeg bus driver. More than 400 assaults against transit drivers have been reported in the city of Winnipeg in the last 12 years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2012

Winnipeg driver charged with assaulting passenger

Police said after cautioning the woman for putting her feet up on a seat and for falling asleep a physical altercation ensued when it is alleged the driver tried to remove her from the bus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2012

Bus co., feds blamed for 2011 Va. crash

After reviewing a crash investigation report, the NTSB found fault with Sky Express for failing to provide a fatigue management program or any other formal safety policies for its drivers, and with the FMCSA for failing to shut down the company despite repeated safety violations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2012

Relief drivers required for Japanese long-haul night buses

The move was introduced in the wake of a tragic bus accident in April, in which the driver, who admitted to being asleep at the wheel, crashed into a wall killing seven passengers and injured 39.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2012

Ontario transit drivers to take breaks at university

The city of Guelph expects to save tens of thousands of dollars by leasing space at the University of Guelph as a lunchroom for transit drivers rather than shuttling drivers back and forth.

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