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APTA Announces Bus Roadeo Winners |
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From precision maneuvers to brake and door repairs, participants showcased their skills before a panel of judges. | Photo: via Metro |
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From Metro:
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced the winners of the 2025 International Bus Roadeo, an event recognizing the skill and professionalism of public transit bus operators and maintenance crews. This year’s competition took place in Austin, Texas, where 75 bus operators, 52 maintenance teams, and 43 combined teams demonstrated their abilities in various driving, safety, and repair scenarios.
From precision maneuvers to brake and door repairs, participants showcased their skills before a panel of judges.
“The APTA Bus Roadeo is a celebration of excellence, and this year’s winners have truly demonstrated the highest caliber of skill and professionalism in public transit operations,” said APTA President/CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. “The commitment to safety and customer service displayed by all participants sets a standard.”.................
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Daimler Coaches Breaks Ground on Florida Service Hub |
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The Daimler Coaches team at the groundbreaking: Mirko Sgodda, Dr. Thomas Rohde, Benjamin Pinno, Jason Brunninger,
Robert “Bob” Simonds and Günther Stumm. | Photo: Daimler Coaches via Bus & Motorcoach News |
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From Bus & Motorcoach News:
Daimler Coaches North America is expanding its presence in the U.S. with the construction of a new state-of-the-art delivery and service center in Jacksonville, Florida. The 43,700-square-foot facility is a significant investment in the North American market and will support the delivery and maintenance of the Mercedes-Benz Tourrider motorcoach line as well as pre-owned vehicles.
The project reflects Daimler’s commitment to enhancing customer experience through centralized service and premium delivery infrastructure, the company said.
“Building this new facility underlines our continued commitment to the North American market and focus on our customers,” said Dr. Thomas Rohde, President and CEO of Daimler Coaches North America. “It will provide them with a modern environment for the delivery of their Mercedes-Benz Tourrider coaches. We are also showcasing”....................................
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| Federal Legislation Reintroduced to Permanently Extend ‘Under-the-Hood’ Exemption |
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File photo showing a close-up view of a Blue Bird school bus engine compartment per/via School Transportation News |
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From School Transportation News:
Bills in the U.S. House and Senate seek to permanently allow states and local governments to bypass a requirement that school bus driver applicants include engine component identification when performing the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing necessary to obtain their commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) successfully asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in January 2022 for a three-month waiver of the so-called “under-the-hood” inspection test used to determine a school bus driver’s familiarity with engines and related components for noting potential hazards prior to starting a school bus route.
That particular skills test is mainly designed for long-haul truckers who might need to make minor repairs on the road. That is not the case for school bus drivers. Instead, they normally call dispatch after a breakdown, and a technician with a substitute bus...................................
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