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.
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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.
Arsenault Associates named to Philly Top 100 list
Arsenault Associates, a Burlington, NJ-based company that provides Dossier fleet maintenance management software and solutions, has been named one of the fastest growing, privately-held companies in the Philadelphia region.
Authorities investigating NY Megabus crash
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash of a Megabus near Syracuse, NY early on September 11 that left four dead.
Cell phone use restricted on NM school buses
Student Transportation Services of New Mexico is following the lead of the Las Cruces Public School district by banning cell phone use on buses unless there is an emergency.
Fixed Orion buses rolling again in Washington
Ninety-nine Orion VI diesel-powered buses are back in service today for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) after Metrobus workers made temporary repairs to the vehicles’ hydraulic pumps.
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week approaches
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is highlighting the issue of poorly adjusted and malfunctioning air brakes as the organization prepares for Brake Safety Week, to be held September 12-18.
Highway deaths lowest since 1950
Data released by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today shows highway deaths fell last year to 33,808, the lowest number since 1950.
APTA president praises proposed transit infrastructure bill
American Public Transportation Association President William Millar commended President Obama for the administration’s proposed up-front investment of $50 billion for the nation’s transportation infrastructure.