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CTDOT unveils CTfastrak branded bus

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today unveiled a CTfastrak branded bus in front of the Hartford Hilton in downtown Hartford.

MCI Reliability Rally events to showcase upcoming technologies on new coaches

MCI Reliability Rally to showcase upcoming technologies on MCI J4500, D Series coaches; Setra S 417 with second door, parts and training.

FMCSA shuts down bus companies in Georgia and South Carolina

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FMCSA has ordered the immediate shut-down of two motor carriers, each for disregarding federal safety regulations and putting their companies’ own drivers, passengers and the public at risk.

New Flyer appoints ABC as distributor of MiDi and Xcelsior Buses for U.S. operators

New Flyer Industries Inc. signed an agreement Tuesday with ABC Companies, Inc. to serve as the exclusive distributor of New Flyer’s MiDi® and Xcelsior® transit buses to U.S. operators.

Motorcoach industry mourns the passing of Steve Van Galder of Van Galder Bus Company

BUSRide received word late Thursday, January 24, from the ABA of the sudden death Steve Van Galder, president and CEO of the Van Galder Bus Company.

FMCSA finalizes rule to shut down carriers based on patterns of safety violations

Next week, the FMCSA will publish a Patterns of Safety Violations Rule which implements the agency’s authority to shut down a bus company if the company has a history of purposely violating federal safety regulations.

U.S. DOT announces final rule to streamline environmental reviews for transit projects

The FTA and FHWA anticipate that the new rule, issued jointly, will expedite the delivery of certain transit and highway projects.

Veolia Transportation names Mike Murray as senior vice president

Murray will oversee Northeast Region for Transit Division.

Proterra closes second round of Series C investment on strong sales performance

Proterra Inc. has closed round two of its Series C funding. More than $10 million was raised in this second round, bringing total Series C funding to date to more than $34 million.

ABA mourns the death of Charles "Norm" Littler, ABA vice president of Regulatory Affairs and BISC executive director

It is with great sadness that the American Bus Association announces that Mr. Charles “Norm” Littler passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013, after a long illness.