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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

FTA issues transit asset management final rule

Lays out a strategic approach to maintain and improve capital assets, based on careful planning and improved decision-making, such as reviewing inventories and setting performance targets and budgets to achieve state of good repair goals.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2016

ABC Companies sells Ameritrans Bus assets

In an overall business review, it was determined this division no longer fit in ABC's overall growth strategy. The company will continue to provide parts and warranty support for Ameritrans products.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Specialty Vehicles unveils new 23-foot 'Mini Trolley'

The SV-23 Trolley is available in gas, LPG or CNG and features the nostalgic trolley details, such as brass stanchions, interior wood paneling and oak slat wood seats.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2016

Electrovaya signs MOU to deliver Lithium-Ion cells for electric buses

Will provide its cells with unparalleled safety and cycle-life performance to the OEM. The OEM will assemble the cells into electric-bus batteries. Deliveries start in the fourth quarter and then grow quickly into 2017.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2016

New Flyer, MCI to showcase vehicles side-by-side at BusCon 2016

The shared booth space will provide attendees the opportunity to see both a 2017 MCI J4500 and New Flyer’s MiDi® — a medium-sized, multipurpose low-floor bus ideal for all types of service, including shuttles.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2016

BusCon to add hosted buyers program

BusCon Connect is aimed at bringing together transit bus, paratransit, shuttle bus and coach operators with exhibiting suppliers. Full scholarships are available for a select group of VIP buyers to attend BusCon and engage in one-on-one meetings.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2016

ElDorado continues to grow after 4 decades

ElDorado customers include the U.S. Federal Government, the State of Iowa, and the Illinois Department of Transportation, as well as Marriott, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent a Car and Hilton Hotels and Resorts.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2016

Limo industry vet to discuss transition to full-service operator at BusCon

Ron Sorci's session will touch on a host of topics, including using existing accounts to build a motorcoach revenue base; the importance of hiring employees with motorcoach experience; and the need to understand and follow U.S. DOT rules and regulations.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2016

Last Chance for Innovative Solutions Award submissions

Have you recently partnered with a solutions provider within the last year to implement a new innovation at your operation that has helped you save money, run more efficiently, streamline operations, improved customer satisfaction or increased ridership? Tell us what you did and how it has positively impacted your business.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2016

Transit Maintenance Forum for sr. professionals to take place this fall

Event will give senior transit maintenance professionals the chance to learn about some of the latest trends they are facing in their shops. Holding this event at BusCon also affords transit professionals the unique opportunity to network and share challenges with peers.  

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