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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2013

Tour bus vendors booted from Hollywood Walk of Fame

City leaders say rogue companies aggressively harass tourists and ruin vacation stays, according to a report.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2013

Hybrid, electric bus sales to grow 21% by 2020, report says

It is estimated that global penetration of hybrid buses will reach 9.7% by 2020, while electric buses will attain 5.7% penetration. Together, hybrid and electric transit bus unit shipments will reach close to 42,000 units.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2013

Fold over ramp

Ricon Corp.'s fold over ramp for low floor buses offers 1:6 multi-slope performance using a patent-pending cam-based design.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2013

Bus window installer

The VLSC 400 powered vacuum lift installs windows, window units and windshields regardless of shape, size, curvature and method of attachment to the vehicle.

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ArticlesSeptember 19, 2013

Arlington, Texas launches first mass transit service

The two-year MAX pilot program is being funded through three local partners as well as an FTA Job Access and Reverse Commute grant.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2013

Harvard opens free shuttle to area residents

Last spring, residents demanded access to the shuttles. In return, they agreed to support Harvard’s plan to relocate campus service facilities in Allston.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 4, 2013

MBTA's Safety Bounce Video

Features MBTA riders and staff singing along to hip hop inspired song, "The Safety Bounce," to promote safety on the transit system. Officials hope the song will help school children remember key safety lessons when riding public transportation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2013

DART buys electric standup vehicles for transit police

The T3 Patroller, quieter than a car or motorcycle, can travel up to 25 miles on a single charge with a top speed of 20 mph.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2013

Tour bus company, woman's family reach $6.75M settlement

Video surveillance images showed that Justyna Palka was walking in the crosswalk with a green light when the driver made a right turn and ran her over, according to her family's lawyers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2013

N.Y. double-decker tour buses cause frustration

The growth of this bus sector has rankled community groups, elected officials, and residents in tourist-rich neighborhoods, who have been critical of their size, intrusiveness, as well as sidewalk solicitations for bus tours.

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