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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

UK tour bus co. chooses GreenRoad for driver training

GreenRoad has already reduced driving risk 60% for the 70 buses in London where it has been in use by 110 drivers since 2010.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

N.Y. coach crash injures 24

A Star Tag Inc. bus driver lost control of his vehicle near New York City on the way to a casino on Wednesday, sending 24 people to the hospital.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Winnipeg eyes improved bus security for drivers

Currently, on-board surveillance cameras do not record the bus driver's compartment, which means some assaults may not be entirely caught on video.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Detroit DOT bus tracking improves system

Ninety-five percent of buses are using a tracking system that allows control center operators to adjust routes to fill any gaps caused by unpredicted delays. Operators say the system has made operations run smoothly.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2012

N.C. to allow buses to drive on highway shoulders

New program to allow buses to travel on the shoulders of selected highways in times of heavy traffic congestion to help maintain transit schedules and bypass problem areas. They would only be allowed to use the shoulders when travel speed in the highway lanes fell below 35 miles per hour.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2012

S.F. mulls tour bus limits for historic district

At least 100 buses a day visit the area leading to double-parking, blocked driveways, sideswiping of parked cars and slow moving buses to accommodate photo-taking.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

U. of Nebraska-Lincoln may give bus route to StarTran

Looking for a more cost-effective alternative to replacing its aging fleet. The agreement, if approved, includes the cost of buying five new buses, as well as the cost for drivers, fuel and maintenance.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Sacramento Regional Transit offers real-time info

Recently installed GPS technology allows RT to track buses on routes, display their locations using online maps and provide estimated arrival times at any bus stop. Customers can also use text messaging to receive estimated arrival times or sign up to be sent automatic email or text alerts.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Chinese bus driver saves lives, loses own

Hometown of Hangzhou in eastern China has praised him as a hero and a role model.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2012

Chicago transit to upgrade bus fleet

As part of the Chicago Transit Authority’s plans to move toward operating an upgraded bus fleet in the next two years, the agency plans to buy 425 buses and rebuild more than 1,000 older buses in a nearly half-billion-dollar modernization investment.

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