First transit establishes partnership for the long haul
Article Abstract:
The benefits of the First TransitEs relationship with the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) like ease of oversight, networking opportunities, corporate purchasing agreement and other diverse and special services are mentioned. The constraints against the development of MVRTA programs are presented.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2005
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Awake at the wheel: preventing motorcoach driver fatigue
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The fatigue management techniques for drivers like good sleeping habits and scheduling practices are discussed. The efforts of operators in promoting hours-of-service rule so as to reduce fatigue for drivers and enhance safety are presented.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2004
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How to run a more cost-efficient motorcoach business
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A report is presented on how cost cutting is done in the motorcoach business in the U.S. Some of the ways in which costs are reduced are negotiating fuel contracts, reducing inventory, and charging prices based on expenses.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2004
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