Bus systems lure riders with plush seats and Wi-Fi, no stop lights (The Toledo Blade)

Published on: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:32:44 GMT

WASHINGTON ? Think of the typical city bus, and you're likely to picture old vehicles with hard seats and noisy brakes that belch diesel fumes as they jerk from stop to stop. Transit agencies want you to take another look. They're rolling out more attractive and comfortable buses, convenient express routes and even on-board Wi-Fi. High gas prices and a tight economy have made all kinds of ... More »