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Seegebrecht named to Navistar VP post »

Navistar, Inc. today announced that Kathy Seegebrecht has been named vice president, marketing, for Navistar’s global bus division.…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

LaHood streamlining federal funds competition process »

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed a significant change in the way major transit projects compete for federal funds. …

Jan 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

White House taps 11 ABA members for tourism board »

Eleven members of the American Bus Association (ABA) were among the tourism industry professionals appointed by the White House to serve on the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.…

Jan 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

FMCSA gets temporary restraining order against Double Happyness »

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has issued a temporary restraining order against Double Happyness Travel, Inc. …

Jan 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Wider Americans affect transit industry »

The average weight of Americans has increased in the last 50 years, and it’s having an affect on the transit and motorcoach industry. …

Jan 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »


Transit

How IndyGo works with its aging mechanics »

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When I became the director of maintenance for with IndyGo, the transit agency for Indianapolis, IN, I first began diffusing…

Jan 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Future is bright for SunLine Transit Agency »

Last November the agency unveiled its seventh generation hydrogen fueled vehicle, the first of its kind “Buy America Compliant” American Fuel Cell Bus.

This year marks a milestone for SunLine Transit Agency, as we celebrate our 35th anniversary. …

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Motorcoach

CH Bus Sales and Temsa gel for 2012 »

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The Temsa bus and motorcoach brands belong to Temsa Global and runs in more than 40 markets worldwide including Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

BUSRide Road Test: Early takers give high marks »

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The all-new 45-foot Setra ComfortClass S 407 unveiled one year ago by Daimler Buses North America, Greensboro, SC, has joined its sibling to offer operators a competitive choice in the Setra line, and one that is more suitable for commuter and line-haul service.…

Jan 2 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

The New Year brings new seating options »

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Freedman Seating, Chicago, IL, the family-owned seating manufacturing company for bus and truck markets, which Hyman Freedman founded over 100 years ago will introduce more new products and options in 2012 than any time in its 119-year history.…

Dec 30 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Letter From Europe The two-axle Enviro 400 is a very popular Alexander Dennis model in the UK.

New growth for Alexander Dennis focuses on North America

The British market for city buses fell back badly in 2010, not just because of the global financial crisis, but also two of the major groups cut back heavily on their normal procurement of new vehicles.…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
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Make the next step a Mash-Up

Transit agencies across the nation are getting creative in their integration of proven technologies that include WiFi and cellular networks, GPS, smartphones, surveillance cameras, accelerometers, motion detectors and software to ensure passenger safety and decrease costs…

Aug 19 2011 / Read More »
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CSA enforcement puts maintenance under the scope

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) CSA enforcement program is not just about the front office and the driver. …

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Transit Buses

Public image is important to BRT success

Without a doubt, image is important to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Sleek looking vehicles, rail-like stations, advanced technologies and a strong brand identity are just a few of the features that help communicate the message: This…

May 1 2011 / Read More »

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