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ABA unveils 2011 Top 100 events in North America

The American Bus Association (ABA), Washington D.C. today released the list of its Top 100 Events in North America for 2011, naming the July 21-24 commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the First Battle of Manassas during the U.S. Civil War the Top U.S. Event, and the Montréal Botanical Garden’s “The Magic of Lanterns” Sept. 9-Oct. 30 the Top Canadian Event.

APTA urges lawmakers to increase transit investment

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is urging Congress today to pass a new, six-year transportation bill that will expand public transit nationwide.

Garcia Crews named SORTA CEO

On November 1, Terry Garcia Crews will take over as the new CEO and general manager of Cincinnati-based Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority.

Tauck Tours wins Innovative Prize honor

Norwalk, CT-based Tauck Tours has received the 2010 Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnerships Innovative Prize.

LaHood: Distracted driving remains ‘a deadly epidemic’

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last year 5,474 people were killed on U.S. roadways in distracted driving-related accidents.

Pinnellas Suncoast Transit Authority rolls out 14 Gillig hybrid buses

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, St. Petersburg, FL, rolls out 14 state-of-the-art, diesel-electric hybrid buses that begin service today.

KPS Capital completes controlling investment in MCI International

KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS), New York, NY, completed a controlling investment through an affiliate, in MCII Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Motor Coach Industries International, Inc.

National School Bus Safety Week proposed

Indiana Democratic Representative Baron Hill is preparing a proposal for a presidential proclamation recognizing school bus drivers and their daily efforts to transport children safely to school.

MCI announces new pre-owned sales program

A new program introduced by Motor Coach Industries allows operators to choose a motorcoach that best meets their needs.

Click ‘N’ Drive ensures seat belt use

An Alpharetta, GA-based company has a device called Click ‘N’ Drive that prevents a bus driver from shifting into gear unless the driver’s seatbelt is buckled.