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NVTC's Ann McGrane discussed the agency's Northern Virginia Zero-Emission Bus Strategic Plan and how the agency is moving forward with its emissions efforts.
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A motorcoach operated by Fresno-based Autobuses Coordinados USA Inc., traveling from Los Angeles to Modesto on State Route 99, drifted out of its travel lanes, striking a barrier system and a highway signpost shortly after 3 a.m., Aug. 2, 2016, near Livingston, Calif.
Read More →Seon integrated its vMax Live Plus real-time tracking system with US Computing Inc.’s Compass routing software. The integration will enable the two Web-based applications to share vehicle positioning and routing data, providing bus operators with greater insight to help streamline operations and improve efficiencies.
Read More →New additions to the "So Safe line," distributed by Graffiti Envirosafe, bring a combination of safety and effectiveness, as well as a formula gentle enough for today's bus interiors. The Yellow and Green Label removers provide the best results with the highest degree of user and rider safety (both graffiti removers are completely neutralized with water), while complying with the most highly regulated conditions.
Read More →Natural gas from a local landfill is fueling 143 buses that had been powered by fossil natural gas.
Read More →A pictorial tribute to the transportation vendor community from 1904-2004.
Read More →With business down in Fiscal Year 2016, which ended in June,ridership also dipped in some markets, but not the Northeast where both services and competition are increasing. While admittedly in its infancy, crowdsourcing motorcoach services is also slightly on the rise.
Read More →In addition to the graphics featuring St Louis’ history and sights, the new vehicle is equipped with a 425 HP Cummins ISX 12.0 engine driving through an Allison B500 (Gen5) six-speed automatic transmission.
Read More →Dynamic scheduling, sophisticated pricing, reserved seating and even frequent traveler programs are giving the sector a makeover, with heightened competition bringing added turbulence to a once sleepy mode of travel.
Read More →More commuters are turning to ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft to cover that difficult "last mile," the distance between train stations or bus stops and their homes or jobs.
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