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Hand-held cell phone ban final

It is official: interstate bus and truck drivers are prohibited from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles.

Canadian Shriners have keys to 6,000th MCI J4500

The Shriners of British Columbia and Yukon now have the keys to the 6000th MCI J4500 motorcoach to roll off the E/J assembly line in Schaumburg, IL.

Drivers need a process to modify behavior

Accurate in-vehicle coaching promotes positive change by David Coleman As bus and coach drivers are ultimately responsible for behavior that impacts fleet crash rates, fuel consumption, and wear and tear on the vehicles, collectively they represent the single biggest factor in a safe, productive and efficient bus operation. The question is are operators really providing […]

The 2011 BUSRide Safe Driver Hall of Fame presented by 5Star Crump

5Star Crump and BUSRide welcome and congratulate these newest inductees into the 2011 BUSRide Safe Driver Hall of Fame.

The Choice Bus encourages students to stay in school

The non-profit Mattie C. Stewart Foundation in Starkville, MS created the unique prison/classroom Choice Bus in 2008 to help keep students on the road to a good education.

The 2011 BUSRide Safe Driver Hall of Fame presented by 5Star Crump

5Star Crump and BUSRide welcome and congratulate these newest inductees into the 2011 BUSRide Safe Driver Hall of Fame.

NTSB study points a finger, stirs debate

The hottest industry news this week is the release of the findings of a six-month report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding curbside motorcoach safety.

Optical guidance systems ride shotgun

Welcome to the world of vehicle assist and automation.

University transit lights fire with advanced technology

Given the rise in gas prices and increased focus on environmental sustainability, public transportation has seen an increase in popularity.

Ease the burden to manage the load

Group 31 AGM battery technology handles the challenges of advanced electrical equipment.