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Official BUSRide Road Test: The Winnebago Metro Link

Winnebago has entered public transit with a cutaway that tests quiet and responsive By David Hubbard All considered, the Metro Link bus is hardly a stretch for Winnebago, Forest City, IA, the premier builder of body-on-chassis RVs and motorhomes. In full production this past year and now making its way into the small and midsize […]

61 escape bus fire near Hoover Dam

Some 61 people escaped a California tour bus without injury after a quick moving and destructive fire swept through the bus near the Hoover Dam.

Saturday bus service returns to Delaware City

Delaware City, Delaware now has Saturday bus service for the first time in 40 years. This Saturday, the existing Route 25 is extending all of its 12 Saturday trips to Delaware City.

Obama tricked-out coach rolls through Midwest

President Obama now has something in common with Cher, Lady Gaga, Sarah Palin, Tom Hanks, Josh Groban and The Rockettes.

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.

ATU: Driver fatigue top cause of bus accidents

An Amalgamated Transit Union report shows driver fatigue is the single largest cause of fatal bus crashes.

The ride is fast and hip

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is partnering with the world-renowned Monterey Jazz Festival to make the ride through Monterey fast.

Latest bus crash renews call for legislation

In the wake of another deadly tour bus crash, New York State lawmakers have renewed the calls for legislation to better regulate the industry.

Homeless man uses bus after bank robbery

Tampa, FL police arrested 27-year-old Elmer McGuirt on Thursday after he allegedly robbed a Wachovia bank and made his getaway on a public bus.

NTSB: NYC bus crash not caused by truck-tractor collision

The National Transportation Safety Board says no evidence was found that a truck-tractor hit the World Wide Travel bus on March 12 in New York City. The accident left 15 passengers dead and 18 injured.