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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Neopart parts consolidation pilot project honored

The "Vendor Managed Inventory" model reduces administration costs, uses economies of scale to save participating municipalities money, increases efficiency and reduces the supply chain's carbon footprint, according to the participating transits.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Ill. rural transit faces funding shortage

On-demand system in Peoria County that has seen ridership grow over the last 15 months expects to be in the red by March or April 2013. MV Transportation, which operates the service, may renegotiate its contract.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2012

Fla.’s Southeastern U. students to get free bus rides

Part of a partnership that lets students ride transit buses for free, Polk Transit Authority and Southeastern University unveiled a new bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2012

B.C. Transit reallocates service to U. of Victoria

Trying to reduce overcrowding on buses at the beginning of the new school year. Some new trips have also been added to the morning peak period.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Winnipeg Transit driver: Many attacks not reported

Drivers are under attack more often than what the city's official figures reflect, according to a former Winnipeg bus driver. More than 400 assaults against transit drivers have been reported in the city of Winnipeg in the last 12 years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2012

NJ Transit boosts bus security over terrorism concern

The "BusSafe" counterterrorism and criminal deterrence program consists of bus patrols and increased inspections at transit terminals, garages and high-volume boarding areas.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2012

Canada puts Niagara buses into service

The total cost of the completed WEGO Visitor Transportation System will be $50 million. The Harper Government will contribute up to $25 million and the Government of Ontario will contribute $25 million.

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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 21, 2012

FAAC to showcase cutting edge bus simulator

To demo MB-2000 Bus Simulator in BusCon’s exhibit hall September 11 to 12, 2012. The MB-2000 features a variety of visual display options designed to closely replicate the driving environment for training purposes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2012

U. of Mich.-Flint revamps bus, adds route

Repainted the shuttle bus that serves the campus. The bus will begin traveling the Mass Transportation Authority’s Downtown/Campus Route 14.

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