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Auto transport companies

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:05:13 +0000

Remember, when it comes to your vehicle, it is ok to be picky (within reason). Look for auto transport companies and auto movers that have well established, well put together websites (not blogs) on car shipping and the process that is involved in finding and utilizing dependable auto transport. At the end of your research stint, you should feel confident about your choice in the auto transport company that you decided on.Being nervous about car shipping is ok. However, there are a lot of auto transport companies and auto movers out there- all of whom are vying for your business. Research, ask questions about the vehicle shipping process and hang in tight!

Nicknames for the VW Bus

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:53:57 +0000

From the very first VW Bus that rolled off of the lines, the VW Bus has always had nicknames from its proud owners. Some of the most popular nicknames were Bully, Hippie Van, VW Bus, and simply The Bus.
The VW Bus was meant to officially start out as The Bully, but Heinrich Lanz, the producer of the Lanz Bulldog farm tractor, objected. The VW Bus was then released being known as the VW Transporter and VW Kleinbus, but in the end, the name Bully still caught on. The German model names of Transporter and Kombi (combined use vehicle) are also popular nicknames.
Kombi is not only the nickname of the passenger VW Bus, but it is also a term in Australia, Asia, and Brazil for the whole Type 2 family. This is a pretty similar pattern to the way that the VW Bus family is called VW Bus in Germany. Even the pick up truck models are nicknamed that same thing.
In Mexico, the Kombi was translated as Combi and became a very common vehicle in Mexico, thanks to the public transportations systems heavy use of the VW Bus. In Peru, where they also called the vehicle a Combi, the term Murdering Combi was often used for the VW Bus and also for others that are similar in size.
The whole reason that they are nicknamed this is because of the recklessness of Lima bus drivers to get to their passengers. In Portugal, the VW Bus is affectionately named the Breadloaf because of its designs resemblance to a bread that is baked in a mold. In Denmark, the VW Bus is referred to as Rye Bread. The Finns have named the VW Bus the Kleinbus or the mini bus, because many taxi cab companies and transportation companies have adopted it for groups of people and their transportation needs. As a result, the name Kleinbus has become the general nickname for any and all passenger vans there.
In the United States, the VW Bus has earned the nicknames of vee dub, hippie mobile, hippie bus, hippie van, and combie. Also, they are known here as a microbus or sometimes even a transporter. The earliest versions of the VW Bus had a split front windshield, earning those models the nickname Splitty. These models are now rare, prized collectors items. The next version which was sold in the country from 1968 to 1979 had a large, curved windshield and was commonly called a bay window. It was replaced by the Vanagon, and the Westfalia camper version that has a common nickname of Westy.
In South Africe, the VW Bus is called a Volksie Bus, and is prominent in many South African commercials. Kombi is also a generic nickname for vans and mini buses there. In the United Kingdom, the VW Bus is known as a Hippy Van, a Vdub, or a Campervan.

Tips for your Safety While Riding Public Transportation

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:54:02 +0000

Tips for your Safety While Riding Public Transport

While millions of people ride on public Transportation every day is a good idea to always stay alert. If you are a women having a personal alarm or pepper spray for protection is not a bad idea. I know that while you want to sleep make sure you protect what is yours.

Safety on the Train

* Never get on the last car you need to stay with other people just in case. The last car is away from everything mostly people.

* Keep all your personal items next to you on your lap or if standing makes sure you have your back to the wall of the train.

* Always check to see where the emergency cord id or any help button should you ever need it you won’t have to get crazy to find it. I do this in most nightclubs or hotels. I never want to be in a place I don’t know how to get out should I need to.

*While on the train make sure you wait where other people are don’t go to the side where no one is.

* If you feel like something is not safe wait for a stop that is busy and get off or change your seat. Please don’t get off at a stop that no one is at. If someone were to follow you, you would be alone.

Bus Stop Safety Tips

* Know when the bus is coming don’t go to the bus stop at night and just wait you could be their along time.

* Go to a bus stop that has other people waiting.

Safety in a cab

* When calling the cab ask for the drivers name so when you get in ask them what their name is just for a little extra protection.

* Its a good idea to have your money and keys ready when the cab arrives you don’t want to go into you bag while driving.

* If your gut tells you to get out just ask the driver to pull over on a busy street and get out. The worst that could happen is you have to walk a little its better then becoming a victim.

If you travel on public transportation allot you know most this. Its always a good idea to be ready just in case have a pepper spray or a personal alarm on you key chain or in your bag make sure it is not in the bottom of you bag so you can’t find it. It is of no use to you if you can’t find it when you need it most.

Safety on the Train

* Never get on the last car you need to stay with other people just in case. The last car is away from everything mostly people.

* Keep all your personal items next to you on your lap or if standing make sure you have your back to the wall of the train.

*While on the train make sure you wait where other people are don’t go to the side where no one is.

The Bus Stop

* Know when the bus is coming don’t go to the bus stop at night and just wait you could be their along time.

* Go to a bus stop that has other people waiting.

Safety in a cab

* When calling the cab ask for the drivers name so when you get in ask them what their name is just for a little extra protection.

* Its a good idea to have your money and keys ready when the cab arrives you don’t want to go into you bag while driving.

* If your gut tells you to get out just ask the driver to pull over on a busy street and get out. The worst that could happen is you have to walk a little its better then becoming a victim.

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School Bus Accidents Can be Prevented by Safety Training and Parking Lot Design

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:54:06 +0000

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 25 million students are in school with an average of 500,000 school buses on the roads. While school buses are statistically one of the safest modes of transportation, more than twice as many children are killed while getting on or off school buses than while riding in them. Preventable School Bus Accident

A 12-year-old girl was hit by a school bus in a South New Jersey middle school parking lot. She was walking across the parking lot which had no designated lines for pedestrian paths and no cross walks. She was run over by the rear tire of a school bus as it came around a loop. She suffered multiple fractures and serious internal injuries.

The bus driver was not faulted. The girl was walking between two cars.

At fault was the school district for failing to provide a parking lot with visibly designated markings; failing to provide appropriate cross walks; and failing to provide a school safety plan for bus arrivals and departures.

“This case, on first blush, appeared to be one of a careless child darting out between parked cars and running into the side of a bus, causing her own injuries”, states Larry Cohan, counsel for the victim.

“After careful analysis, and expert review, it became apparent that this child was a victim of bad planning and bad design by her school. Had there been proper crosswalks, a safety plan and supervision, this child would not have even been crossing where she was, and the incident would not have occurred. The irresponsible school officials, who created this danger, were clearly negligent, and the school was required to pay for their failures.”

The girl received a substantial settlement. Through extensive medical care and physical therapy, she is recovering.

School budget and school districts in many states are frequently in dire straits and are forced to make choices in how their limited funds are expended. Somehow the important issue of school bus safety goes to the back of the bus and doesn’t get addressed.

School Bus Safety Problems

In 2002, 26 children were killed as pedestrians getting on or off a school bus, or while waiting at the school bus stop. Other motorists illegally passing a stopped school bus remain a problem in every community and the school bus industry urges stricter police and judicial enforcement against violators.

School buses always are operated by drivers with a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and who have received special school bus driver training required by states. In addition, no one can drive a school bus without first passing drug and alcohol screening and required law enforcement background checks.

There is no safer way to transport a child than in a school bus. Fatal crashes involving school bus occupants are rare events, even though school buses drive a remarkable 8.8 billion students to and from school annually. Every school day, some 500,000 yellow school buses transport more than 25 million children to and from schools mostly without a serious incident.

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The People Transporter

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:15 +0000

The Volkswagen Type 2 or Transporter (or more popularly known as the “Bus”) is generally considered to be the ancestor of the passenger and cargo van. Taking after the VW Beetle (“Type 1”), the Bus was introduced in 1950. It sparked a wave of imitators like the Ford Econoline, the Dodge A100 and the Chevrolet Corvan, which even sported some utilities similar to VW bus parts like its rear-mounted engine.

The Bus’ basic idea is generally credited to a Dutch VW importer, Ben Pon, who in 1947 began drawing a series of designs for the van. The first design was not aerodynamic enough, but was soon improved on the wind-tunnels of Technical University of Braunschweig. Three years later, the more aerodynamic van began to roll out of VW’s Wolfsburg production plant.

The Type 2 soon assumed many variations of the basic VW bus parts configuration. Among them were: Delivery van without side windows or rear seats (Panel Van); Delivery van with raised roof (High Roof Panel Van), or Hochdach; Van with side windows and removable rear seats (Kombi, from German Kombinationskraftwagen (combination vehicle), i.e. both a passenger and a cargo vehicle combined); Van with more comfortable interior reminiscent of passenger cars (Bus; also called Caravelle since the third generation); Van with skylight windows and cloth sunroof (Samba-Bus, first generation only; also called Deluxe Microbus); Flatbed truck (Pick-up), or Single Cab, also available with wider load bed; Flatbed truck, Double Cab, with two rows of seats (Crew Cab Pick-up); Camping van (Westy; with Westfalia roof and interior); and semi-camping van that can also still be used as a passenger car and transporter, sacrificing some camping comforts (Multivan, or Weekender, available from the third generation on).

During the hippie movement in the United States during the late 60s and early 70s, the Bus became a widely known symbol of the movement. Many of the counterculture sported a Bus as a means of not just transportation but expression as well, with some taking many VW bus parts to new design heights.

Those with artistic bents turned the Bus into their own canvas, taking off from the traditional factory paint jobs. Soon, Busses were seen in multi-faceted colors, from the surreal to the psychedelic. Anti-war activists even replaced the VW logo in the front with a painted peace sign.

From its utilitarian beginnings to its hippie generation and its present incarnation as the VW Eurovan, the Bus has proven its longevity.

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6 Best Reasons Why a Bus Charter is Always the Choice for Corporate Travel

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:54:11 +0000

You know what they say: All work and no play can definitely make anyone dull. And a bus charter gives you all the reasons to go out and play in the sun. Indeed, a bus charter can basically take you at any point all over the United Kingdom, whether you want to enjoy the hot springs of Bath, or simply be amased and bewildered by the Stonehenge.

Why Picking a Bus Charter Is Highly Ideal

If you’re in doubt while a bus charter makes an excellent ride, here are 6 of the best reasons:

1. The bus is the safest mode of transportation. According to research, there are more people who get killed while riding their own automobile than when they’re on board a bus. After all, transportations used in a bus rental are a lot stronger and much bigger. Drivers don’t have an option to go full speed until he couldn’t control his brake. If you’re thinking of protection for your families and friends, then a bus charter is the most perfect pick.

2. You can save on gas when you are going to ride a bus. Despite its gigantic size, a bus surprisingly uses a small amount of gas. Thus, it becomes fuel-efficient. This is, as a matter of fact, more efficient than any other kind of transportation, including automobiles.

3. It’s available anytime. Whether you’re planning to travel at unholy hours or early in the morning or late at night, you can guarantee that a bus charter will be on its way. What’s more, bus rental companies may have traveling partners located in other parts of the world, which can also provide you with the same kind of service should you plan to go there.

4. A bus delivers you where you exactly want to go. An airplane can get you to the airport, whilst the train will eventually have to drop you off at the train station. The bus, meanwhile, can take you wherever you want to go—no excuses and no questions asked. You don’t only get to save your energy, but you can safely arrive to and from your points of destinations.

5. Bus rentals are cheap. With the rising costs of fuel, airplane and boat rides have become a lot more expensive. It’s the same thing if you’re going to travel by car alone. With bus rentals, you only have to pay for the services, the fee normally covering the cost of the fuel used as well as the salary of the driver.

6. It’s less hassle for you. All you need to do is to call a bus charter company, and they’ll be the one to arrange the rest for you. This way, you can spend your remaining time and money for other important things, such as for accommodation and food.

When it comes to bus charter options, IMG Coach is the most appropriate choice. It has already a wide range of experience, providing buses to various companies, both big and small, all over the United Kingdom. Its bus charter services can guarantee you a safe, peaceful, hassle-free, and cost-effective mode of transporting the entire team to your favorite destination.

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Public Transports Versus Private Tranpsort – And The Winner Is…

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:54:26 +0000

With fuel prices rising, road tax on the increase and the astronomical cost of living continually emptying the nation’s transport funds – why aren’t people using public transport more? Convenience, cost and efficiency are just three of the reasons that so many people opt to stay in their cars, when they should be the reasons to jump on the train or bus.
For the most convenient form of transport, most people will say that driving alone in your own car cannot be beaten. However, there will be times when this is not the case and public transport will be more suitable. Living in London means that the tube can often be the best way to get from A to B and in the quickest possible time.
For those living outside of the big cities and even larger towns the case is more often than not that public transport isn’t frequent enough and costs too much. Depending entirely on where you live and where you need to go to, it can rarely be argued that public transport is the better option. A forty minute drive to work for me costs twice as much and takes three times as long on the train. So why would I ever consider not driving for this journey?
Convenience is regularly the first thing that commuters will look for when deciding which mode of transport to use. With this in mind, it would seem that there needs to be a major shake-up before people in more rural areas opt to jump on a bus or train rather than drive themselves to work and back.
The cost of petrol (and diesel), road tax and car maintenance continues to rise as the credit crunch is felt across the country. As the nation begins tightening its belts a little further, cost of commuting to work will play an even more important role in choice of transport method.
Driving into London can be expensive, with congestion charges and road tax added to the already hefty fuel costs and car insurance. Commuting to London by train seems to be the sensible option with the tube offering a pretty good service for getting around central London quickly and easily. But this cannot be said for so many other towns around the UK where bus and services are often infrequent and require multiple changes.
So, for those of us that don’t work in London and will not consider car insurance as part of the cost of getting from A to B, is the cost of driving really as expensive as we are told? Fuel prices have shot up dramatically in the last year, rising by about 30 per cent all over the country. Even then, I am still saving a substantial amount of money every week by driving to work despite the protestations of the government who keep trying to persuade us to opt for public transport.
I drive alternate weeks with a work colleague and we halve our fuel consumption as well as sneaking forty winks when it’s own turn to be the passenger. Car share schemes seem to be popular amongst drivers for these reasons, as they still offer convenience, value and for those green-thinkers among us is a little better for the environment.
If you drive to work then this is a fantastic option for driving down fuel costs, while doing a little bit for the environment. Another choice for drivers is to avoid busy town centre traffic and the problems of parking by jumping on the park-and-ride service that is sometimes provided. By parking just outside of the town centre, you can pay a small fee and park for the whole day with only the small inconvenience of a short bus ride. A fantastic choice if a parking space is both costly and a rare commodity.
As a regular driver I find travelling by train or bus to be both inconvenient and a little too expensive to tempt me to hang up my keys. But with the cost of fuel rising every week I have been tempted to at least consider the possibility of not driving so often, as well as driving with more efficient fuel consumption in mind.
If fuel prices continue to rise as expected, public transport may become a more viable option as cost plays a bigger role than convenience or efficiency. So, if the nation decides to ‘go public’, will the public transport system be ready for the increase in popularity? Judging by the numbers of standing passengers commuting to London, it would appear to be very doubtful at best.

Patrick is an expert Research and Travel consultant. His current focus includes Hilton Heathrow, Heathrow parking and Airparks Luton.

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How Great is the Risks of Letting Children Ride the School Bus

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:54:21 +0000

School bus accidents that transport our children are a tragedy no matter where or when they happen

When you start your day each morning and you send your children off to school, waving to them when a smile on your face, as they climb aboard the school bus, the possibility that your child could be involved in a serious bus accident generally does not cross your mind. The thoughts just simply do not cross our minds that our children could become very seriously injured or possibly even killed in a serious traffic accident that could occur while they are being transported to school on the school bus. The fact is that every single year there are thousands of fatal accidents which involve a school bus. So imagine how much higher the number becomes when it comes to injuries sustained by students while they are traveling to school. The number reaches in the hundreds of thousands worldwide.

Very serious injuries your child could suffer, being the victim of a school bus accident include broken or fractured bones, traumatic brain injuries, facial injuries, spinal cord injuries, and many others.

If one of your children has been seriously injured while he or she was on the school bus being transported to school, one of the first important steps you need to take is contacting a professional school bus accident attorney who specializes in collisions that occur involving a school bus as well as an attorney who has expertise in personal bodily injuries and wrongful death cases. Whether you are in the San Bernardino, San Diego, Marina del Rey or Riverside area, an experienced attorney who specializes in school bus accidents, personal injury and wrongful death, will advise you of your legal rights and seek the highest amount possible by law for your claims.

There are many causes which can lead to a serious car crash in California cities that requires Los Angeles car crash attorneys and other serious injury lawyer for compensation for injuries involving school buses transporting hundreds of children to and from school every single week. Some of the most common causes of a tragic bus accident would include braking systems that have been poorly maintained, buses that are overloaded, the driver being under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, driving in bad weather conditions where visibility can be poor, such as in fog, rain or smoke, the driver having lack of experience or being inexperienced in driving a school bus, the bus driver operating a school bus while being tired, sleepy or fatigued, and others.

Attorneyâ??s Statement in Bus Mishaps Encounter

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:52:45 +0000

In these modern days, many people find it convenient to ride a bus to get them to and from wherever they need to go in any day.Â This is mainly because riding bus offers safe travel in as much as it is less costly medium of transportation.

Sadly though, due to the ever increasing numbers of people using buses, the number of injuries and deaths resulting from bus accidents is also on the rise.Â Several reported cases of bus accidents are cast in the traffic bureau that has lead to several crippling injuries and death to thousands of people.

To note, bus accidents can now be considered as an unavoidable event that can happen anytime and anywhere bringing catastrophic injuries and hardships to the helpless victims and their families.

With this concern, it would be worthwhile that we address the growing issue that penetrates our system.

Attorneyâ??s statement in Bus Mishaps encounter

Bus accidents happened for varied reason.Â One component reason for its happening includes negligence in the operation of the vehicle, unsafe driving conditions, poorly maintained equipment, reckless driving, non- adhere or non-observance of the traffic rules and laws, driverâ??s fatigue, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Bus accident often leads to serious injuries including head and emotional trauma, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, paralysis, back and neck injuries, including death.

Like any other personal injury claims, bus accident involvement also gives victims the right to claim compensation for injuries sustained against the culprit.Â Whether you are a passenger, pedestrian you are entitled to claim compensation for your pain, sufferings, emotional distress, medical costs, and financial drain.

Unlike other personal injury cases, bus accident cases are complex.Â The personal circumstances of the victim at the time of the accident, whether a passenger, pedestrian or a driver, shall be considered to determine who can be sued for liability.Â This also has something to do with the determination of what cause of action shall be taken against the erring driver or the bus company, whether for breach of contract, tort action, or a criminal action.Â This score alone is entirely complex.

Another thing to consider is who the owner of the bus is.Â Depending on who is the operator, whether the government of a private company, a constitutive suit shall be properly coursed against the right defendants.Â The determination of the operator of the bus transport is relevant especially in relation to the prescription of actions as well as the manner of filing claims.

Unlike a private carrier, a bus or transit company is a common carrier, which owes a higher duty of care to members of the public. Actually, there are so many considerations involved in bus accident encounter.Â The foregoing discussions are only a bit of the relevant concerns that one must learn especially the victims and families of bus mishaps.

When you or any of your loved ones is involved in bus accidents, it is all-important to know what to do to protect your legal rights.Â To do this you have to wage the assistance of a qualified bus accident attorney who has vast experience and adeptly knowledgeable on this aspect.Â Choose an attorney who is aggressive and dedicated in working to obtain just and fair compensation for your injuries.

As a final note, bus mishaps are too unavoidable and much likely anticipated especially under the present condition of things.Â With these realities, all we can do is to learn ourselves with basic knowledge regarding our rights to claim for compensation as our defensive steps to protect our rights.Â Take this statement as your guide.Â Mind this, in order to combat your bus accident predicaments, hire a quality lawyer to help you.

To help you with vehicle accidents and other related issues such as bus accidents, you can consult our experienced personal injury lawyers by visiting our website.

Before becoming an online writer, Claysphere worked as a legal researcher, data analyst, and lyricist in a local band in his hometown. He has a degree in law, and worked for several law offices as a paralegal, office staff and as a researcher. He has continued to write topics relating to his learning in law.

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Brantford Transportation

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:52:39 +0000

A number of transportation outlets service the Brantford, Ontario community. Following is a list of the major transportation centres, to help in moving around the city and getting from Brantford to other locales in southern Ontario, across the country or even around the world.

Airports

Brantford, Ontario has its own airport: Brantford Airport. This is a small municipal field which has been in operation since 1940, and owned by the city since 1970. Although a small airport, it does serve international traffic and has been declared an airport of entry by NAV Canada. It is serviced by the Canada Border Services Agency for this purpose.

Along with its normal functions, Brantford Airport hosts an air show every year. The annual show features the popular Snowbirds, along with many other airplanes which come from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. These planes include one of the only two Lancaster Bombers still airworthy in the world. Brantford Airport has also been the site for filming of several movies, including in more recent years “Welcome to Mooseport” and “Where the Truth Lies.”

Other airports within the general area of Brantford are the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and the Toronto Pearson International Airport. Hamilton International is located about 20 minutes drive away from Brantford, while Toronto Pearson is about an hour’s drive away.

Rail Line

Just north of Brantford, Ontario’s downtown is the Brantfor Train Station. It is a part of the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. There is only one passenger rail which runs through the station: VIA Rail. It makes daily runs between Brantford and Union Station in Toronto, Ontario.

Bus System

For intercity travel, Brantford, Ontario is serviced by Greyhound, Canada. Its service provides transit between Brantford and surrounding cities of London, Hamilton, Toronto, Windsor and others. From there transit can also be made to further destination across Canada and the United States. There is also a Paris/Brantford shuttle bus which is provided by All Around Transportation company.

Local bus transportation is provided by Brantford Transit, which has been serving the city since 1940. Operated by the Transit Services Department of the City of Brantford, Ontario, it serves almost 1.3 million passengers a year. It has a total of 9 different routes, in addition to industrial and school services.

The 9 routes which Brantford Transit provides are: 1 Eagle Place, 2 West Street – Brier Park, 4a Mall Link , 4c Mall Link , 5 West Brant – Oakhill, 6 West Brant – Shellard, 7 East Ward – Braneida, 8 Holmedale – Mayfair, 9 Echo Place – Lynden Rd. There is also a special route for the Northwest Industrial Area and the Red, Blue and Green evening and Sunday services, which are handicapped accessible (as are routes 4a and 4c Mall Link routes). Bus services are also provided for several schools and colleges in the greater Brantford area: Assumption College, Brantford Collegiate Institute, North Park Collegiate & Vocational School, Pauline Johnson Collegiate, St. John’s College, Tollgate Technological Skills Centre, Mohawk College and Wilfrid Laurier University.

The Brantford Source is a free online information resource for Brantford Ontario Canada. We offer the latest news, events and attractions. You can also find information on the Brantford community and learn about the businesses and residents of the telephone city. More information can be viewed at www.brantfordsource.com.

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