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CONTENTS
C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
JANUARY 2011
January 8-12
American Bus
Association Marketplace
Philadelphia, PA
Info: 800-283-2877
January 19-23
United Motorcoach
Association
Motorcoach EXPO 2011
Tampa, FL
Info: 800-424-8262
FEBRUARY 2011
February 27-March 2
Trailways 75th Annual
Stockholders Meeting
& Conference
Scottsdale, AZ
Info: 703-691-3052
MAY 2011
May 22-25
APTA Bus &
Paratransit Conference
Memphis, TN
Info: 202-496-4800
JUNE 2011
June 5-10
Community Transportation
Association EXPO
Indianapolis, IN
Info: 800-891-0590
SEPTEMBER 2011
September 13-14
BusCon 2011
Chicago, IL
Info: 800-576-8788
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M A G A Z I N E
IN THIS ISSUE
OCTOBER 2011
October 2-5
APTA Annual
Meeting & EXPO
New Orleans, LA
Info: 202-496-4800
FEBRUARY 2012
February 8-12
United Motorcoach
Association
Motorcoach EXPO 2012
Long Beach, CA
Info: 800-424-8262
JANUARY 2013
January 19-23
United Motorcoach
Association / National
Tour Association
Co-located Conventions
Orlando, FL
Info: 800-424-8262
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Roberts Hawaii Serves 50th State
With 30 Locations..........................8
3 Transit Agencies Interviewed Optimistic..................20
UMA To Hold 2011 Motorcoach Expo In Tampa..........30
Busline’s Buyers Guide To Vehicle Lifts .....................................34
Busline’s Buyers Guide To Fabric & Seating...............................38
Busline Vehicle Showcase:
M O T O R C O A C H E S
Prevost.......................................................44
Motor Coach Industries ..............................46
ABC Companies..........................................48
INDUSTRY NEWS ................Page 32
RAPID RESPONSE..................Page 6
ON THE COVER:
Roberts Hawaii, with headquarters in Honolulu, serves the
transportation and entertainment needs of residents and
visitors on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii.
See page 8.
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