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ArticlesJuly 24, 2013

Innovative Solutions Meet the Needs of California's Rural Transit Riders

Seven days a week, 365 days a year, SamTrans Route 17 makes its way along the winding roads and past the scenic views of the California coast in San Mateo County. Situated sometimes just yards from the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the San Francisco Bay Area, Route 17 is one of seven fixed-route bus lines that serve several small coastal communities, including Half Moon Bay, Montara, Moss Beach, Pacifica and Pescadero.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

NJ Transit unveils light rail vehicle prototype

To address the need for increased capacity, NJ Transit partnered with Kinkisharyo International LLC and Twenty-First Century Rail Corp. to find an innovative, cost-effective solution that would not significantly impact the system’s infrastructure or require a costly investment in new railcars.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2013

UITP picks London transit chief as new president

Since becoming Commissioner of Transport for London six years ago, Sir Peter Hendy has made London a world leader in integrated and innovative transport delivery, overseeing record breaking operational performance, passenger numbers and the largest ever investment program.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Showing Off the Windy City

For nearly 100 years, the Chicago Sightseeing Co. has moved people through the Windy City for sightseeing, commuting and charter transportation purposes.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Pride in Personal Customer Service

VIP Tour and Charter Bus Co. in Portland, Maine, opened its doors for business in 1985 with one vehicle, a 1953 GMC 4104.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Evolution of an Operation

Robert Swarthout Sr. was the owner of a Texaco gas station when he was approached by a local bus company that wanted to park its vehicles in the area adjacent to the station. In exchange, the company would buy its gas from the station.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Professionalism is Cornerstone of Success

Silver State Trailways President Tony Fiorini believes that the charter bus industry is a business of relationships; the better relationship you build with the customer, the more business you’re going to get and the better you’ll get at it as a result.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Staying on Top of Technology

As customers become more and more comfortable with using the Internet to purchase goods or plan vacations, businesses have had to step up to the plate to ensure that they won’t be left behind.

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ArticlesMay 8, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Thriving in Katrina's Wake

Louisiana Coaches Trailways, Marrero, La.

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ArticlesMay 8, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Customer Satisfaction is Paramount

In order to satisfy customer needs, a motorcoach operator must wear many hats. David Beagle, vice president of transportation at Holland America Tours, knows firsthand what it means to wear many hats.

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