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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.

Third generation of the Birnie family joins company

Kait Birnie, third generation of the Birnie family of Rome, NY, has joined Birnie Bus Service, Inc.

FMCSA's Operation Quick Strike removed 52 bus companies from the road

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FMCSA announced today that 52 bus companies and 340 vehicles were put out of business and removed from the road as a result of Operation Quick Strike.

Proterra named to Global Cleantech 100 list of most influential companies

Proterra was recently named to the Global Cleantech 100 list, which highlights the promise of private clean technology companies from around the world.

Continental to expand bus tire production at its largest tire plant worldwide

The international tire manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental announced plans to expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in Otrokovice.