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Offering commercial bus builders an unparalleled combination of technology, functionality and performance, the new X-Ride suspension will be available on FCCC’s XB Series chassis, a rear-engine, straight rail diesel chassis.
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Too many motorcoach operators focus on their buses. Marketing plans should help to identify and attract new customers while building stronger ties with existing customers. The Internet is helping some companies reach new customers.
Read More →To be sure, there is no substitute for offering high-quality bus or rail transit service, but many transit agencies skimp when it comes to marketing, outreach, and education and, as a result, the public often has no idea how good the service may actually be. Buses also have an image problem in many communities, which proper marketing could help address. Witness the huge sums spent by automakers in crafting the image of their automobiles.
Read More →Get the latest from Beep, Tolar Manufacturing Company, Equans, and GIRO.
Read More →New opportunities created by the Charter Bus Rules were also topics of discussion. Operators were urged to partner with local operators that have historically been looked at as the competition.
Read More →With the industry again experiencing growth, operators are taking advantage of the opportunities their regions are presenting, while also dealing with unique challenges and finding ways to grow two very large generational markets.
Read More →This year's event marks the final Marketplace for President/CEO Peter Pantuso. Here's a look at the coaches on the show floor, as well as scenes from METRO's Innovative Operator of the Year Award presentation.
Read More →An array of new products, including a full line of commercial buses, is put on display at the 2006 trade show in Chicago. Meanwhile, the conference disseminates knowledge on a wide variety of subjects.
Read More →The partnership will provide CUTA members with iRail's electronic procurement system, automatic bids matching, public auctions (forward and reverse) and RFQs and Web design services.
Read More →Transit agencies see several cost savings in outsourcing parts inventory management, including personnel, storage and procurement costs. Other advantages include dealing with just one parts vendor, reduced inventory, streamlined supply chain and improved availability.
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