Money earmarked for 50 new Chicago transit cops
On Wednesday Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an $800,000 investment to hire 50 full-time police officers to patrol the city’s bus and rail system.
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Melaniphy named new APTA President, CEO
The American Public Transportation Association’s board of directors has named Michael P. Melaniphy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 1.
NY governor suspends licenses for eight charter bus companies
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the New York State Department of Transportation will immediately issue a suspension of operating license for eight poor performing charter bus operators.
Blue Bird adding commodity surcharge
Blue Bird Corp., school bus manufacturer for more than 80 years, plans to initiate a $1,400 commodity surcharge on all new orders place after Aug. 4.
Waterloo, NY tour bus crash kills 1, injures 30
A collision between a track-trailer and a tour bus early Friday morning near Waterloo, NY has killed the truck driver and sent at least 30 others to area hospitals.
'Youth Ministries On the Go' debuts this October as a NEW digital publication
“Youth Ministries On the Go” is being developed as a practical guide for church executives, youth ministers, tour operators and bus companies interested in extending outreach through youth group travel.
NHTSA studying pedestrian safety around hybrid, electric vehicles
Regulations protecting pedestrians and the visually impaired from accidents involving hybrid and electric vehicles could be proposed soon by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Influx of funds keeps Columbia, SC buses rolling
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority has been given $950,000 of the $3.8 million set aside for transit service in the state’s capital, which will keep buses rolling through the end of September.
On Obama’s watch, action increases against unsafe motorcoach companies
During the last two years of the Obama Administration, the FMCSA has issued as many imminent hazard orders placing unsafe bus and truck companies out of service as in the previous 10 years combined.
ASH celebrates 70th anniversary
Phoenix, AZ-based Auto Safety House is celebrating its 70th anniversary.