Big U.K. companies still show interest in U.S.; merger mania continues in private bus industry, but latest twist is transferring U.S. ideas back to 'Blighty.' Still, many small companies abound - and thrive - here

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Information on consolidation activities in US of UK private bus transportation operators Stagecoach, FirstGroup and National Express is offered. Additional information on other management issues at the above mentioned companies is also included.

School and Employee Bus Transportation, School buses, School Bus Services, Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, National Express Holdings Ltd., Stagecoach Holdings PLC, School Services and Leasing, Chicago's ATC, Coach USA Inc., FirstGroup PLC

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Bus rapid transit grows up into a new mode

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Information on bus rapid transit projects in US and UK is offered. Additional information on the key characteristics of bus rapid transit projects is also included.

Innovations

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It pays to be plain

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The effectiveness of plainclothes police officers in public transportation is discussed.

General services, Services information, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Rail Mass Transit, Local and Suburban Transportation, Transportation Programs-Total Govt, Local Transit, Mass Transit Programs, Safety and security measures, Cover Story, Police, Police officers, Public transportation

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