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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2020

Vonlane Resuming Service on All Routes in Texas

For families seeking a post-quarantine vacation, the company has introduced the ability to charter an entire coach to transit passengers to and from the beaches of Florida, the mountains of Colorado, or anywhere in the continental U.S.

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NewsJune 30, 2020

Senators Working with Motorcoach, School Bus Industries on Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill

The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act will provide $10 billion in emergency economic relief funding, in the form of grants — no less than 50% of total funding — and other economic assistance.

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ArticlesJune 30, 2020

United Safety CEO Discusses COVID-19, Manufacturing PPE Gear

President/CEO Joseph Mirabile talks about the decision to begin manufacturing the critically needed gear and how the community was coming together pack and distribute it to frontline workers.

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ArticlesJune 29, 2020

Paratransit Agencies Help Passengers with Disabilities Stay Safe during the COVID-19 Crisis

Paratransit providers face two key challenges as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak — they need to ensure the safety of passengers and reduce the anxiety they may feel in using the service, while retaining their experienced drivers to ensure they are available when normal operations resume.

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NewsJune 26, 2020

SEPTA Approves Fare Restructuring Plan

The plan has remained focused on equity, affordability, and ease-of-travel for customers, even as the financial challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic mounted.

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NewsJune 26, 2020

DART Approves 'Hero Pay' for Frontline Workers

Over 2,900 DART employees are potentially eligible for the Hero Pay package, including those employees whose core functions pose a hazardous threat because of the nature of their work and their direct interaction with the public.

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NewsJune 25, 2020

Air Pollution Could Help London Transport Planners Fight COVID-19

Researchers have published their findings in Science of The Total Environment, highlighting that using public transport in the UK during a pandemic outbreak has a six-fold increased risk of contracting an acute respiratory infection.

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NewsJune 25, 2020

Champion Coach to add UV Light Kits from NFI Parts

The UV Lighting system from NFI Parts mounts inside the motorcoach ductwork and sanitizes air with UV light without compromising rider or passenger safety.

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NewsJune 25, 2020

USSC Group Rebrands, Changes Name to United Safety

The bus seating and fire protection supplier makes the change to reflect its expanded safety solutions offerings, including PPE.

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NewsJune 24, 2020

Luminator, Grignard Partner to Bring Innovative Air Treatment Solution to Transit

Luminator Technology Group and Grignard Company will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, July 14, hosted by METRO Magazine. To register, click here.

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