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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

Chicago Transit graduates 36 new bus drivers

Nearly all of the new hires came to the CTA after they attended one of the agency’s three bus driver job fairs this summer, or heard or saw the advertisements for the fairs, all of which were held in the footprint of the Red Line project between Roosevelt Road and 95th Street.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2012

FMCSA expands pre-employment screening program

Now available to eligible intrastate motor carriers and companies directly involved in the pre-employment screening and hiring of commercial drivers, making it easier for more motor carrier companies, with the driver's consent, to access PSP records.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

Tenn. U. bus drivers screened for meningitis

Middle Tennessee State University shuttle bus drivers, concerned over a student’s death from bacterial meningitis and a fellow off-duty bus driver being taken to the hospital for respiratory problems, visited health services on campus to be tested.

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The EF Truck/Bus driving simulator utilizes OEM automotive components including a full-size steering column, wheel and hand controls, dashboard, shifter, pedals and lifelike graphics to generate an authentic simulation experience.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2012

CyRide drivers weigh in on Iowa State service

Shared stories, facts and tips about the bus system to help students. Discussed issues such as crossing safely in front of a bus and using the late night bus service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Ore. nonprofit shuttle focuses on riders, volunteers

The neighborhood service, which gives free rides on weekends to senior citizens and people with disabilities, provides a 15-person shuttle that runs specific routes on weekends and a neighbor-to-neighbor service that pairs drivers with riders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Md. senior transportation program adds bus

With only two part-time staff members, the Ride Partners team relies heavily on volunteers and provided approximately 9,000 trips last year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

TTC driver calms riders while trapped by power line collapse

Was praised for keeping 29 passengers safely on her bus after a crane collapsed on the street, trapping the bus under a fallen pole and surrounding it with live electrical wires.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2012

MBTA driver charged for hitting meter maid with bus

Meter maid claims she stepped out of her vehicle to place a parking ticket on the bus’ windshield that the driver had refused to accept in hand, when the bus surged forward. The driver, a 10-year veteran of the MBTA, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and operating to endanger.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

Union workers vow to strike during Olympic Games

Workers from passport inspectors to train drivers would strike or cut their hours over issues ranging from pension-plan contributions to bonuses for extra work during the Games.

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