Working a graveyard shift at a Greyhound ticket counter in a bad neighborhood is a bit nerveracking, but working a graveyard shift in a place like Boston's...
A tow truck driver was killed as he attempted to hitch up a disabled Greyhound bus. He was having trouble with the rear axle of the bus and attempted to fix...
A friend sent this along. I wonder when the sawtooths were installed... ... Are you taking over or are you taking orders? Are you going backwards Or are you...
This is a neatly written story. I especially like the way the writer describes the comfortable feeling you get when you look out the bus window and see an 18...
Va. tow truck driver, 44, killed in accident along Interstate 195 Man was trapped between wheels of bus he was trying to haul and dragged 100 feet By Anica...
Amazing that this is even newsworthy........as for the other one, one could say that Greyhound buses seem to be unsafe at any speed nowadays hey-paul@......
It's a shame, but the guy died from stupidity, ignorance or both. Hooking the tow to the bus first was a good idea, BUT then he should have chocked the wheels...
Olá Amigos, Acesse o site miniaturas e veja nossa mensagem de final de ano. Veja também a lista de maquetes para pronta entrega. Isso mesmo, um pequeno...
Olá Amigos, Acesse o site miniaturas e veja nossa mensagem de final de ano. Veja também a lista de maquetes para pronta entrega. Isso mesmo, um pequeno...
... specific ... By groups... ... sound pretty much the same. ... sounds pretty much the same, probably shifts rougher (748's tend to hold first gear longer) ...
Theres only one reason for traction control, which burns up your brakes by the way, that reason is an incompetent driver. as for abs, only good when it is...
On automobiles, traction control is more of a lead-foot nanny in how it functions. On large vehicles, such as buses, it allows a vehicle to gain and maintain...
Before I retired from the Arrow Line we had 102DL3s some with JAKE Brakes and some with retarders. I liked the retarders much better as you could work the joy...
Sean - Remind me to stay out of your neck of the woods if you're operating your vehicle in this manner. You obviously do not understand ABS technology, what...
I dont know the logistics of traction control in buses, but in my car, it pushes the gas pedal back while your foot is still on it. It will pump the brakes, I...
Brian - I used to put 80,000+ miles a year on buses when I drove professionally, none of which were equipped with ABS or Traction Control. In the 25 years I ...
One common misconception about ABS brakes is that your car will stop faster, regardless of the conditions. This is simply NOT TRUE. What ABS does is to stop...
In other words, ABS and Traction Control on buses are absolute NECESSITIES! Brian Bradford New York City, NY I've said it before and I'll say it again. Only...
At least the stupid thing stops now. With the abs working it tried to activate under ANY heavy braking situation, even dry pavement. My van is much more...
On wet pavement, I have applied the brakes and one wheel in the front barely starts locking, well Im barely stopping at all. It all depends on who built the...
The beauty/genius to ABS is that the computer senses when the wheel is locking up, then releases the brake at that wheel to allow it to roll again, then...
How very sad and tragic. Robinson Wrecker Service has been towing buses for many years, at least since 1976 to my knowledge. It is always scary when the...
I'm not sure this went through yesterday. Hope someone has this info. Peter in Ottawa ... From: peter newgard To: Greyhound Through Express Sent: Monday,...
