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MCI ships first electric coach from North Dakota facility |
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MCI employees at the Pembina, North Dakota facility in front of the battery-electric coach they built. | Photo: MCI via Bus & Motorcoach News |
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From Bus & Motorcoach News:
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), has delivered the first of nine battery-electric coaches produced at its facility in Pembina, North Dakota.
This marks a pivotal moment for the plant. NFI had planned to close the plant in 2025, but in November 2023 NFI announced it would continue operations in Pembina, citing improved market conditions and increased demand.
Over the past nine months, the facility underwent significant infrastructure upgrades, including the addition of chargers, storage, commissioning areas, and extensive workforce training to support the production of zero-emission vehicles.................................
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Greyhound Unveils Upgraded Bus Fleet |
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Greyhound unveiled a fleet of 60 upgraded buses to help travelers make intercity trips along some of their most popular routes. | Photo: Greyhound via Metro |
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From Metro:
As the demand for affordable and convenient travel options rises across North America, Greyhound has introduced a fleet of 60 brand-new buses. This marks a major step in its commitment to transform the passenger experience.
Upgrading the Fleet
Already serving popular Northeast routes including New York to Boston and Philadelphia, these new buses are part of Greyhound's broader initiative to upgrade its existing fleet with hundreds of buses in the next few years This effort aims to make intercity buses a top choice for more travelers seeking cost-effective, eco-friendly long-distance transportation.
The new buses deliver an upgraded travel experience designed to meet the needs of modern travelers seeking hassle-free and budget friendly travel options. With features like ergonomic seating, enhanced connectivity, and...............................
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| Passion for Transportation Shines Through Washington 'Rising Star' |
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Cassidy Miller, a certified passenger safety technician as well as router and dispatcher for Snohomish School District in
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From School Transportation News:
"The work will still be here tomorrow," is a phrase Cassidy Miller keeps in mind when working in the oftentimes demanding and stressful world of student transportation.
Miller said if a day seems really overwhelming or if multiple tasks are thrown her way, she reminds herself that it's okay to complete them the next day. "The work we do is one big yearlong project at a time, and most things can hang on for one more day," she shared. "Work/life balance is hard when you're so passionate about the work you do and feel like you can give 110 percent each day. Remembering all this helps save my sanity and avoid too much overworking some days."......................
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