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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2011

Daimler boosts Sprinter commuter-style passenger capacity

Engineers reconfigured the layout using Vogelsitze passenger seats that are thinner in design.

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ArticlesMarch 29, 2011

Seating Options Focus on Seat belts, Convenience and Compartmentalization

The latest upgrades focus on providing two-point and three-point seat belt updates, electronic amenity conveniences and improved passenger-safety designs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2011

APTA members predict layoffs, overseas investment without reauthorization

Eighty percent of private sector businesses indicated that the level of federal investment in public transportation has a large influence on business revenue. Survey also showed that if federal surface transportation authorization is further delayed, 84 percent of respondents predict revenue losses, 50 percent may need to lay off employees and 49 percent may implement hiring freezes.

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ArticlesDecember 22, 2010

Transportation Charter Services Inc./Day Tours-Orange, Calif.

Transportation Charter stays on top via diversification, smart pricing

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2010

Allison hybrid system to be offered on Orion VII

Orion stated that the Allison Hybrid H 40 EP is now being quoted for active bids and will be available in 2011.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2010

Setra: 2010 TopClass S 417 10.6% more fuel efficient

Testing compared the all-new S 417 with the EPA 2010 Mercedes-Benz BlueTec engine versus the Setra S 417 with a DDC Series 60 EPA 2007 engine.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2010

Daimler’s Orion delivers to California

Four transit agencies received Orion VII CNG buses. Vehicles feature a low-floor design that optimizes safety and comfort and a frame designed specifically for the extra weight of the CNG fuel tanks.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2010

Daimler delivers 3 S 417s to Canadian Navy

Custom ordered by the Navy, the coaches are wrapped with vivid graphics depicting warships and various sailors at work and are quipped with state-of-the-art kiosks and computer systems to provide information to the Canadian public and employment opportunities to potential sailors.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2010

Daimler delivers S 417s to Va., N.C.

Both Cross Tours and Gotta Go are first-time Setra S 417 customers.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2010

Daimler releases new Sprinter model

The Shuttle Van now joins the Cargo Van, Passenger Van and Chassis Cab.

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