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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2013

N.Y. MTA details efforts to harden, protect transit post Sandy

The MTA is designing solutions to fully prevent water incursion at the approximately 600 entry points in Lower Manhattan as well as vulnerable vent plants and openings in other flood-prone areas.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2013

BART strike ends, tentative agreement reached with unions

BART President Grace Crunican said there would be no announcements on the details of the accord, which still requires the approval of union members.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2013

Calif. police searching for shooters who nearly struck driver

Several bullets hit the Fresno Area Express bus, with one hitting the metal window frame right near the driver’s head, shattering their window.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernAugust 21, 2013

Transit service planning vital to community, ridership growth

SEPTA’s service planners collaborated with developers of a new retail center to ensure that public transportation was incorporated into the site’s plans. Additionally, the agency’s planners worked with the public to add a bus route that provides safer access to a playground.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 19, 2013

5 Keys to Attracting, Hiring & Retaining Quality Motorcoach Drivers

With the market picking up and the current workforce aging, many operators are looking to fill several positions at a time. Knowing the type of people you want to attract and having a thorough interview process are keys to landing the right candidate.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2013

Report: Motorcoach travel more cost effective, efficient than Amtrak

Analysis compares consumer and societal costs associated with 20 trips between select U.S. city pairs on both Amtrak and scheduled intercity motorcoaches. Findings include motorcoaches average less than 25% of the cost to provide comparable Amtrak Service; and only two Amtrak lines generate enough revenue to cover operating and capital costs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2013

Cline Tours acquires Callahan Bus Lines

Callahan family retained The Tenney Group, a firm that specializes in transportation business sales exclusively across the U.S., to handle the sale.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2013

French train crash caused by track tech fault

The piece of metal linking two train lines “broke away” when the accident took place, SNCF Chairman Guillaume Pepy said at a press conference.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Missouri university adding late night shuttle services

The shuttle's new service option, which will provide a continuously running bus capable of carrying about 15 passengers along a set route stretching between the Northwest campus and a local retail district, grew out of passenger complaints about long wait times and overcrowded vans.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

MTA, Metro-North unveils Grand Central mobile app

Seamlessly integrates real-time Metro-North train status and track updates, along with the definitive guide to Grand Central’s retail, dining and event locations.

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