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Tokens remain viable

Because each of the metals that Osborne uses is an alloy, there are  different mixes of copper, nickel and other additives in each coin.

Steeped in history, America’s oldest private mint furnishes tokens for transit use.

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Diamond fareboxes are forever

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The family business has been customizing boxes for coins and cash since 1947.

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Cash is here to stay

The BV is a free-fall bill validator from Crane Payment Solutions, used for integration into a bus fare collection system. The BV’s form factor and unmatched performance makes it ideal for fare boxes, where space is severely constrained.

Crane Payment Solutions offers bill and coin validators and recyclers for transportation operations worldwide.

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The ALI sets an industry standard

R.W. “Bob” O’Gorman, ALI president, kicked off the ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

A new certification program is standardizing vehicle lift inspections.

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All eyes on driver fatigue

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As I reflect back on recent safety initiatives while also looking ahead, two topics stand out in my mind: distracted driving and fatigued driving.

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A plan is in motion

MCI is the North American distributor of the Setra S 417 (back) and S 407 (front) positioned for specialized markets.

They‘ve made their move; the MCI and Daimler partnership forges ahead.

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Look to the future

Accenture provides integrated ticketing solutions for many transit agencies and municipalities.

Accenture advises agencies to embrace Open Payments and Open Architecture and offers steps to modernize fare management.

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BUSRide Road Test: DesignLine CNG EcoCoach

Experienced bus and coach drivers are expressing amazement with the CNG fuel economy, which they report to be averaging approximately 30 cents per gallon.

This CNG transit vehicle crisscrosses the country like a full-fledged motorcoach.

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Financial solutions for 2013

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Motorcoach operators must prepare for new lease accounting standards.

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Mission 2013: An Empirical Approach

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ABC Companies and Van Hool rely on third-party study to qualify customer satisfaction.

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