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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

Innovative maintenance helps St. Louis Metro bus log 1 million miles

Program has been able to extend the lifespan of buses by 25% and decrease the rate of breakdowns by 85%.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2019

German transit supplier visits Greater Dayton RTA

Kiepe Electric is in the production process to deliver a total of 41 dual-mode electric trolley NexGen buses to Dayton by the end of 2020.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

MCI names service center manager for Bay Area

Brian Jablonski will be responsible for keeping the year-old Hayward center at full capacity.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

First Transit maintenance shops awarded 'Blue Seal of Excellence'

To receive ASE's Blue Seal of Excellence, 75% of the service technicians at a location must be certified by ASE.

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ArticlesFebruary 18, 2019

Barons Bus Taps Generations of Know-How to Grow

The operation was recently named METRO’s Motorcoach Operator of the Year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2019

TriMet names new chief operating officer

Sam Desue Jr. brings more than 22 years of public and private transportation experience, including KCATA and Pierce Transit. 

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ArticlesJanuary 7, 2019

Motorcoach Survey Finds Business Growing, Driver Pool Shrinking

Issues recruiting, hiring, and retaining drivers is now impacting operators' bottom line by impeding the ability to grow or expand.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2019

VTA restores hybrid bus batteries in-house for maintenance efficiency

Most transit agencies hire outside specialty mechanics to completely overhaul or replace major components.

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NewsDecember 4, 2018

VTA Fills Vacant Positions by 'Growing Their Own'

Six new Overhead Line workers just graduated from a two-year apprenticeship program with flying colors.  

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

First Transit awarded California operations, maintenance contract

Will provide the City of Visalia with day-to-day operations and oversight for 87 vehicles, employing 130. 

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