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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2015

New program eco-certifies transportation companies

The eRating vehicle certification is voluntary and uses an index that measures several criteria including the use of low-emissions technology, alternative fuels and greenhouse gas emissions calculated per passenger mile.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2015

Trailways expands with Miss., Pa.-based operations

Bus Supply Charters Inc. (BSCI), DBA, Mississippi Trailways and Pennsylvania-based Mlaker Trailways have joined the bus network.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2014

Fung Wah bus co. gets fed approval to return to the road

The shutdown of Fung Wah was part of a nationwide crackdown by the FMCSA, which pulled 110 companies off the road for safety violations last year, including fellow Boston-to-New York Chinatown carrier Lucky Star.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2014

Tax extenders benefitting motorcoach companies passes senate

UMA supported passage of the critical legislation and applauds the House and Senate for its passage and recognition of the importance of business investment and creating jobs. UMA also participated in a coalition of over 500 other industry associations in support of the package of tax extenders.  

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2014

Former Prevost VP, marketing and sales, Rochette, passes away

Rochette was with Prevost from 1984 until his retirement in 2005 and was instrumental in building Prevost’s reputation in the industry as a world class leader. Through successful product introductions to the development of entirely new markets in the conversion market, he helped lead Prevost to new horizons, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2014

Prevost releases second mobile service truck in Montreal area

Operated by a Prevost service technician who is certified for bumper-to-bumper maintenance and repair for all Nova Bus, Prevost and Volvo vehicles, including engine and transmission. In addition, they can perform repairs on most brands of motorcoaches in a customer’s fleet.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2014

Trailways CEO Ellsworth to retire

Gale C. Ellworth, at the helm for nearly 18 years, is credited with helping revitalize the iconic brand, which is comprised of 70-plus independently owned or operated motorcoach companies.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2014

'Pop-up' bus co. Bridj to expand service in Boston area

The company had been testing three routes using fixed pickups, will operate with an initial capacity of about 500 riders a day and scale up to 15,000 passengers over time.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2014

Bridgestone, Peter Pan celebrate 75-year partnership

Six years after starting Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter C. Picknelly reached an agreement with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. to lease Firestone tires for a period of one year.The original tire lease contract signed in 1939 was given to the Picknelly family by Bridgestone.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2014

Bus tour takes Texas teens away from gangs

The bus tour, dubbed the "Future Former Gang Tour," gathered students, community activists, and Dallas Police Gang Unit officers together to view the blight, vandalism, and other issues in gang-afflicted neighborhoods.

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