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May/June 2024

Editor’s Note – May/June 2024

June 6, 2024

It always seems that June is the fastest month of the year. After waiting for summer to finally arrive, the 30 days of June feel like they take less than two weeks to pass. The next thing you know, the Fourth of July is here, and before long, back-to-school ads start appearing on local TV…

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You Probably Need To Update Your Company’s Drug And Alcohol Policy

June 6, 2024

By Thomas Holden, Owner, Transportation Advisors / EZ-DrugTest As the legalization of marijuana continues to spread across the United States, many companies are faced with the challenge of updating their drug and alcohol policies to reflect the changing legal landscape. While the legalization of marijuana may seem like a straightforward issue, the truth is that…

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Protecting Today’s Advanced Bus And Motorcoach Safety Technologies

June 6, 2024

By Mark Holley, Director of Marketing and Customer Solutions – Wheel-End, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is a hot topic on the trucking side of the commercial vehicle industry — and it’s one that also has the potential to impact bus and motorcoach fleets by requiring full-stability systems on currently exempted…

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Past Crashes Show Importance Of Pre-Trip Passenger Safety Briefings

June 6, 2024

By Greg Hanson, owner of Professional Bus Safety Services On April 10, 2014, a motorcoach carrying 45 student passengers and chaperones was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 near the town of Orland, CA. At approximately 5:40 p.m., the driver of a semi-truck traveling south suffered an unknown emergency and lost control of the truck. The…

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Charging Forward With Transit Infrastructure

June 6, 2024

By Mike Hynes, CALSTART Infrastructure can be one of the most daunting challenges for a transit agency electrifying its fleet. The entire process can be overwhelming, given the cost of equipment and construction, the power requirements that may not be available onsite, and the space constraints that plague so many agencies. New technologies are being…

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Translite Enterprises Bouncing Back From Fire; Shares Advice On Preparedness

June 6, 2024

By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor American poet Robert Frost famously wrote: “The best way out is always through.” Many interpret that line as: the best way through life’s challenges is to move forward. A good example of that belief is the ongoing efforts of Michael Turner and his staff at Translite Enterprises, Inc. (translitebusglass.com),…

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At Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA): New Short-Range Transit Plan Sets Framework For Long-Term Growth

June 6, 2024

By Harrell Kerkhoff Busline Magazine Editor Service expansion through the implementation of a new short-range transit plan is propelling the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) to a promising future. RABA is a joint-powers agency serving the Northern California cities of Redding, Shasta Lake, Anderson, as well as other parts of Shasta County, CA. “We presently…

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Celebrating 25 Years In 2024: Adventure Tours Continues Growth With New Locations, Great Employees

June 5, 2024

By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor A relentless pursuit of perfection, driven by an unyielding commitment to excellence, supported by a talented and dedicated team, has propelled Adventure Tours (Adventures) to its triumphant celebration of 25 years in 2024. Headquartered in a suburb of Washington, D.C., Adventure Tours specializes in luxury motorcoach travel, shuttle transportation,…

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