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Find a Charter Bus in Maryland

Posted by Jeff adams - Thursday, January 26, 2012

Maryland is verily a holidaymaker’s paradise and it is therefore no surprise that tourists flock to Maryland to see the bays, visit the zoos, watch the historic lighthouses and become part of the their unique art and culture. The best and most comfortable way to go around Maryland to see the various tourist spots is traveling by charter bus.

Interestingly, a reporter for National Geographic channel who visited Maryland aptly called the state “Miniature America”. Maryland has it all from majestic mountains to salubrious seashores within about a 3-hour drive from their biggest city, Baltimore. When you are on a holiday, avoid driving yourself and make yourself free to enjoy the splendor and beauty of Maryland by hiring a charter bus.

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Like the charter buses in all other cities of United States, you do not have to worry about driving, traffic, or fueling up when availing Maryland charter bus. All you have to do is to sit and enjoy the ride and witness the picturesque sceneries Maryland has to offer.

In Maryland there are many places to go fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing or whatever water sports you prefer. If you are fond of the outdoors, there are more than 25 beautiful state parks that you can choose from.

Ask your Maryland charter bus to drop you off at one of the plethora of theaters Maryland has and tell them to pick you up at the front door after the program is over. This way, you do not even have to worry about parking space.

Dallas Charter Bus

Posted by Jeff adams - Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Worth and the Mid-Cities form the largest metropolitan area in the south-central United States. The Dallas metro area has the largest concentration of corporate headquarters in the U.S.

Dallas attracts business visitors, tourists, and recreational travelers in masses. Metropolitan Shuttle’s network of professional charter buses, bus rentals, bus charters, bus rental rental operators in the Dallas area specialize in group travel and transportation.

Dallas transportation options include charter buses, minibuses, shuttles and vans to and from airports, reunions, business conventions, family reunions, festivals, academic events, sports events, religious events, weddings, and more.

Charter bus to discontinue service

Posted by Jeff adams - Thursday, November 10, 2011

Lenzner Coach Lines is discontinuing transit service between Franklin Park and Downtown at the end of the month because of low ridership, the company's president said Tuesday the Ohio Township-based company started running North Hills commuter routes after Port Authority of Allegheny County cut service by 15 percent in late March. Lenzner offered five daily round trips between Marshall and Downtown, and four daily round trips between Franklin Park and Downtown.

The Franklin Park route struggled from the start. Company President Charles Lenzner said the 57-seat Franklin Park buses, on average, carry 10 to 20 passengers lenzner attributed the low ridership to the private service's higher costs and riders migrating instead to Port Authority stops at Rave Cinemas in McCandless and the Perrysville Avenue lot in Ross. Lenzner's fares on the route are $5 each way, compared with $3.25 per trip on the nearby Port Authority routes.

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Officials Surprise Charter Buses With Safety Inspections

Posted by Jeff adams - Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) conducted a surprise safety inspection today of charter buses traveling in the area of Liberty State Park as part its program to try to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on the Garden State’s busy highways.

This safety inspection comes as states across the country are conducting thousands of surprise inspections of motor coaches and tour buses during the national Passenger Carrier Strike Force, Sept. 23 – Oct. 7.

“We greatly value the important safety efforts led by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to ensure bus passengers are safe,” said FMCSA Administrator Anne S. Ferro. “The nationwide strike force is an important enforcement tool to hold bus companies accountable so that safety is the number one priority every trip, every time.”

Last week, the US Department of Transportation hosted a day-long Motorcoach Safety Summit in Washington to raise the bar for the motorcoach industry.

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Atlanta Charter Buses, Shuttle Bus, Tour Bus

Posted by Jeff adams - Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Metropolitan Shuttle offers charter bus and shuttle services in Atlanta, Georgia. Many people are drawn to Atlanta every year for conferences, meetings, and celebrations. Atlanta, one of the nation's largest international hubs, plays host to some of the world's most spectacular conventions and events.

Simplify your transportation in Atlanta and the surrounding area using the resources of Metropolitan Shuttle. Through our network of connections we can help you charter a bus or multiple buses that will make your traveling as comfortable and as cost-effective as possible. Transportation options include charter buses, bus rental, bus charters, bus rentals and shuttles to and from airports, reunions, business conventions, family reunions, festivals, academic events, sports events, religious events, weddings, and more.

For a free quote call us now at 1-866-556-3545

These are only a few of the events, attractions and places in and around Atlanta, Georgia that Metropolitan Shuttle offers charter buses and transportation services for:

Airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, Atlanta/Fulton County Airport

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Albuquerque Charter Buses

Posted by Jeff adams - Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Albuquerque is New Mexico's only major metropolis with more than half a million people and has become an attractive business and tourist destination. Metropolitan shuttle offers professional charter buses and transportation services to all major conventions, events and gatherings throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Charter buses and shuttles will provide you with worry-free, comfortable transportation during your stay.

For a free quote call us now at 1-866-556-3545

These are only a few of the events, attractions and places in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico that Metropolitan Shuttle offers charter buses and transportation services for:

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Shuttle Van Charters and Rentals by Metropolitan Shuttle

Posted by Jeff adams - Tuesday, July 26, 2011

With over 250 affiliated partners nationwide, Metropolitan Shuttle offers one of the largest selections of group transportation vehicles in the nation. Shuttle vans and passenger vans are a comfortable, affordable alternative to caravanning. It also allows groups to travel together to and from the destination.

Taking a shuttle van in place of rental cars or taxis will eliminate wasted time spent parking and walking long distances. Likewise, groups traveling in shuttle vans eliminate the frustration of driving and can rest assured that the whole group will arrive safely and on time.

Metropolitan Shuttle is a full service provider of shuttle vans,charter buses, bus rental, bus charters, bus rentals, minibuses, and deluxe luxury coaches which are available for group transportation in every major US metropolitan area. Shuttle van services include transportation to and from airports, reunions, business conventions, family reunions, festivals, academic events, sports events, religious events, weddings, and more.

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Minibus Charters and Rentals by Metropolitan Shuttle

Posted by Jeff adams - Monday, July 25, 2011

Traveling in minibuses is ideal for smaller groups of up to 28 people. Traveling to and from airports, events, and other types of gatherings or attractions is much more economical and practical in a minibus as opposed to expensive rental cars or taxis. Plus, minibuses allow the entire group to travel together and arrive at the right place at the right time. Minibus rentals also eliminate the frustration of parking and driving in unfamiliar areas.

Metropolitan Shuttle offers top of the line minibus charter rentals throughout all major U.S. cities for groups of all sizes. At Metropolitan Shuttle we have an excellant track record in the transportation industry and can help clients make the most of their group travel. Our expert planners are available to help design and deliver quality minibuses, larger charter buses, bus rental, vans, and shuttles according to the size and budget of the group. Minibus services include transportation to and from airports, reunions, business conventions, family reunions, festivals, academic events, sports events, religious events, weddings, and more.

Contact us today and let our friendly, professional shuttle planners help you work out the logistics of your travel.

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Deluxe Coach Charters and Rentals by Metropolitan Shuttle

Posted by Jeff adams - Thursday, July 21, 2011

Metropolitan Shuttle is a full service provider of deluxe coaches, charter buses, tour buses, bus charters, charter rental buses, bus rentals, minibuses, and shuttle vans suited for the transportation of groups of all sizes. Large deluxe coaches can usually seat up to 55-57 people and offer many luxurious amenities to make travel as comfortable as possible. It is our goal to make group travel as seamless and worry-free as possible.

We offer our clients door-to-door convenience, customized, reliable service, and centralized billing. Many of our bus rental partners have top of the line, deluxe motor coaches, most of which include PA systems, reclining seats with plenty of leg room, adjustable foot rests, individual reading lights, restrooms, overhead racks for carry-on bags, climate-controlled air conditioning & heating, tinted picture windows for clear glare-free vision, weather-proof luggage compartments, heavy duty shocks for a smooth ride, and audio/video equipment.

Because of our extensive experience in the group transportation industry, our extensive network of rental partners, and our excellent management practices including constant monitoring of our network providers, you can rest assured that you will receive the best value for your money anywhere in the country. At Metropolitan Shuttle prices are always competitive and service is unequaled.

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Birmingham Charter Buses

Posted by Jeff adams - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Metropolitan Shuttle offers charter buses and shuttle services in Birmingham, Alabama. Located in the foothills of the Appalachians, Birmingham is the states largest city, with a population of nearly one million people.

With the city's increasing popularity, conventions and events have become a huge part of the city's thriving economy. Birmingham has developed into a business gathering and tourist hotspot with nationally recognized dining, shopping, entertainment and events. Thus, thoroughly planning your transportation and traveling has become extremely important.

Charter buses offer cost-effective convenience to and from any type of group event. Metropolitan shuttle offers professional charter buses, bus rental, bus charters, bus rentals and transportation services to all major conventions, events and gatherings throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area.

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Charter Bus Dallas Company Launches New Service For The Annual Texas State Fair For 2011

Posted by Jeff adams - Monday, July 18, 2011

Eagle Tours Inc. is excited to offer to customers discounted group ticket sales for Dallas’ Texas State Fair which takes place between September 30 and October 23 of this year. For groups of 20 or more traveling to the fair, the company will discount regularly priced tickets by a full 20 per cent (details can be found on their website). The charter bus Dallas and charter bus San Antonio company, has an extensive fleet of buses which will provide hassle-free travel for attendees so they will be free to enjoy the fair without having to worry about driving in high traffic or parking.

The fair opened in 1886 to a crowd of 14,000 and today is one of the largest in the country with a 2010 attendance of more than 2.6 million. Entertainment choices are extensive, to say the least, with more than 70 amusement rides and exhibits featuring everything from the latest and greatest automobiles to the most delicious jams and jellies found anywhere.

In addition to hosting the biggest new car and truck show in the Southwest, judges evaluate 7,000-plus creative arts entries and 8,000 livestock entries annually, many of which are auctioned.

But there’s even more with pig races and dog shows, music concerts, a BMX bicycle show, the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and a lot more including being “the fried food event of the year.”

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Running buses in the shadows

Posted by Jeff adams - Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Discount bus lines provide discount fares and - passengers would be wise to assume - discount safety.

Last month, a deadly accident on Interstate 95 south of Fredericksburg renewed scrutiny of an industry that has repeatedly and brazenly taken advantage of pitifully lax oversight by state and federal regulators.

Despite vows by federal officials to improve safety, passengers have little hope of determining in advance whether the buses they board undertake basic safety precautions.

At least eight discount bus lines in Virginia Beach and Norfolk make daily runs to New York and Washington, The Pilot's Mike Hixenbaugh reported Saturday. But only two of those companies show up on a federal database designed to help passengers check out safety records.

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Clamping down on bus safety

Posted by Jeff adams - Sunday, June 26, 2011

In recent weeks, federal authorities have shut down four motor coach operators for presenting an "imminent danger" to the public. Unqualified bus drivers, poorly kept records, and even instances of allowing passengers to ride in bus luggage compartments were among the myriad safety violations that caused the offending companies to be shut down.

Whether the actions will actually keep the companies out of business is another question. Such charter operators have a penchant for resurfacing under a new name — but with the same dangerous ways of doing business.

Since January, there have been six bus crashes resulting in 25 deaths, a string of accidents that has rightfully raised alarms in Washington. While bus travel has long been regarded as one of the safest modes of transportation in this country, the rise of discount charter operators and wholly unregulated web sites that broker tickets for these companies is a relatively new threat.

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PSC to investigate charter bus company

Posted by Jeff adams - Thursday, June 16, 2011

Staff members of Georgia's Public Service Commission said Thursday they are investigating whether a charter bus company already grounded by the federal government has violated any state regulations.

Last week, CBS Atlanta News informed the PSC that the federal government had ordered East Point-based JCT Motorcoach to stop carrying passengers after finding the company was operating illegally under a different name.

The feds said the company had falsified vehicle maintenance records and used drivers that tested positive for alcohol and drugs.

Despite the federal order, the company is still certified and licensed in the state of Georgia.

CBS Atlanta's consumer investigator Adam Murphy was forcefully pushed out of the bus company's office last Friday when he showed up to question its owners.

Murphy then informed the PSC about the federal order.

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Delta bus firm belts up for passenger safety

Posted by Jeff adams - Wednesday, June 01, 2011

They are commonplace on just about every vehicle on the road today, but a Delta-based transportation company is rolling through new territory with seat belts for its passengers.

The three-point safety restraints come on eight, brand new, 56-passenger motor coaches ordered by Charter Bus Lines which is headquartered on River Road, just west of the Alex Fraser Bridge.

Built at the Prevost plant in Quebec, Charter Bus Lines decided to get ahead of the curve and have them equipped with the belts. Legislation to have seat belts on all new buses is expected to be introduced by 2014.

Sheldon Eggen, president and CEO of Charter Bus Lines, which has been in business since 1949, said the choice to go with the belts earlier than required was really no choice at all.

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Safe school bus on 1st gear

Posted by Jeff adams - Monday, May 23, 2011

Even though the transport department has set the ball rolling for the implementation of the long-delayed school bus policy, private operators, who own almost 90% of school buses in the city, have complained that several changes mandated by the policy will unduly add to their financial burden.

Some of them, claims the association of bus operators, are needless, and even risky for the school children.

Talking to DNA on Friday after the first meeting of stakeholders — school principals and bus operators — organised by the transport department, Anil Garg, president of school bus operators’ association, said, “About 70% of recommendations in the policy are acceptable to us. The government should revise the rest as they are needless, impractical and add to our burden.” This resistance could mean a further delay in the implementation of the policy.

According to Garg, 3,340 vehicles like Maruti Omnis, Tata Sumos, Qualis etc, illegally ferry students, while 2,200 dedicated buses are run by school managements and private operators. Another 4,500 operate as both company and school buses.

Outlining his argument, Garg said, “Our expenses will double in implementing the policy recommendations. Until now, we needed only a driver and a male attendant, but now we will have to also hire a lady attendant for the girls.”

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Hero Bus Driver Saves Students from Gun-Wielding Seventh Grader

Posted by Jeff adams - Wednesday, May 11, 2011

A bus driver in North Carolina is being hailed a hero after convincing a gun-wielding seventh grader to hand over his loaded gun during a terrifying bus ride.

The 12-year-old boy tried to hijack the school bus to Washington so he could shoot government officials, witnesses told ABC News Charlotte affiliate WSOC-TV.

Driver Evans Okoduwa said today that while was scared during Monday's incident he knew that if he didn't get the child to drop his weapon he "could have been shot."

"I was driving the bus approaching one of the student's stops when he stood and approached me with a gun in his hand," said Okoduwa.

"I got very scared and I thought he immediately was going to use it on me," said the driver. "But after he had stopped and I began to try to get into conversation with him I was a little calmer and said a little prayer in my heart."

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Why is school system paying millions to bus children all over the city?

Posted by Jeff adams - Monday, May 02, 2011

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The former chief of the Recovery School District, Paul Vallas, says he inherited a "terrible" bus transportation system in 2007. But now, nearly four years later, there are questions about the amount of money being spent and whether the RSD is getting the most bang for its buck in a tight economy.

When Recovery School District buses, operated now by Durham School Services of Illinois, arrive to start the day, they are rarely full. In fact, in many cases there are only a couple of students on board an entire bus. And charter schools are siphoning off more each day.

In the 2008-09 school year, the RSD bused 7,500 students; this school year, only 5,700 kids.

"It’s a bit of a mess,” said Louella Givens, a member of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Givens said it’s time to rethink the entire transportation system. Now, the RSD buses any kid who lives more than a mile from school. And because the students can go to the school of their choice, the RSD is busing kids long distances, from the lower Ninth Ward to the west bank and from New Orleans East to Uptown.

Volvo, Merc buses speed up in India

Posted by Jeff adams - Friday, April 29, 2011

State transport undertakings are warming up to the multinationals despite premium pricing
Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland have been locked in a battle for leadership in the bus segment for quite some time now, with each having around 43 per cent market share.

Volvo, for example, is negotiating with 15-20 state transport undertakings (STUs) to bag contracts for supplying long distance buses.

Mercedes-Benz too is vying for similar contracts on the back of impressive response it got from the STUs in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

MAN is also gearing up to launch a variety of products under the luxury and city bus segment.

Industry experts say Indian bus buyers including STUs and private fleet owners are warming up to these international bus brands despite their premium price tags (they cost 15-20 per cent more) for two reasons: one, they have the capacity to absorb higher wear and tear, and two, there is a growing demand for luxury and super-luxury buses from passengers.

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Charter school supporters defend proposed facilities

Posted by Jeff adams - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Township resident Yanbin Ma is among a group of area residents who have applied to start the Hanyu International Academy, one of two Mandarin Immersion charter schools that could accept Millburn students in fall 2012. The schools would charge no tuition, but would receive 90 percent of the average per-pupil costs from the local public school districts.
Ma, who is President of the Millburn-Short Hills Chinese Association, said he and others were looking for options to teach their children Chinese. Beyond private school, weekend classes and short-lived after school programs, the choices they found were scarce.

"We want our kids to know Chinese, to read and write Chinese when they grow up," he said.

Ma says the language offerings in the public schools are not commensurate with the growing Asian population. He said he and other Millburn parents gained the support of former language supervisor Adrienne Tator in pushing for Chinese education at the elementary and middle school levels, but the effort did not go further. The only time Chinese is taught is at the AP level in high school.

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