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Atlanta-based Prevost customer Southeast Stages is investing in air purification systems for their intercity scheduled service fleet
Atlanta-based ground transportation company Southeastern Stages (SES) has announced that they are investing in air purifiers for their intercity scheduled service fleet to support passenger health and safety. Prevost added the air purification option to its lineup of air filtration systems as part of the Prevost Clean+Care program to help operators ensure they are providing passengers with the safest transportation possible.
“Preparing the interior of the coach by cleaning and disinfecting before and after each trip is customary, but the challenge was how to keep it clean during a trip,” said SES Head of Operations Brian Parker. “Introducing the air purification process through which the air is regularly refreshed ensures we provide a passenger environment that is as clean and safe as possible.”
The system comes with yellow identification stickers, pictured here, to alert riders to the measures taken for their safety
According to Prevost, the air purification system generates ions that attach to particles suspended in the air inside the vehicle increasing the weight of the particles making them fall to the floor where they can be cleaned and removed. It also filters out viruses, molds, allergens, and germs allowing riders to be more confident in their safety while in the coach.
“The air in a Prevost coach is replaced every five minutes,” said Prevost Customer Support Manager Eric DeGeorge. “We’re confident in the functionality of the air purifier system to improve air quality for drivers and passengers alike.”
Parker said the installation process was completed quickly and with little vehicle downtime.
“We were pleased to discover it’s a fairly simple job,” he said. “A Prevost technician visited us here at our shop and trained our staff so they can perform the work in the future.”
Founded in 1933, SES has been a loyal Prevost customer for nearly 90 years. “The Prevost and Volvo family focuses on safety, so it makes for a great partnership,” Parker said. “We are committed to the safety of our customers, and the purification system is one very significant aspect of our overall safety philosophy.”
While Prevost says that the air purifier is maintenance free, coaches must still be cleaned on a regular basis according to the guidelines in the Prevost Vehicle Disinfection Procedure for the system to be fully effective. Air purifiers are available for Prevost X3 and H3 seated coach models, as well as Volvo 9700 models
Visit southeasternstages.com or prevostcar.com for more information.
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As the travel industry deals with the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) calls for widening testing capabilities and requirements across the European Union as a better alternative to blanket travel restrictions.
Interim Executive Director of GBTA Dave Hilfman
“Sudden and unilateral shifts in government response, such as imposition of quarantines or border closures, take a heavy toll on the travel industry, further impeding economic recovery and causing chaos for travelers,” says GBTA Executive Director Dave Hilfman, who is also an airline industry veteran. “Increased testing is what we need to restart travel safely. It will restore confidence and revive travel demand whilst preventing new waves of infection. Borders cannot stay closed indefinitely; the economy needs trade to resume with people back to work and traveling.”
GBTA is encouraged by airlines and airports pledging to uphold the strictest safety standards. Requiring travelers to present negative COVID-19 test results before boarding aircrafts would bring necessary additional certainty. However, this is only possible if Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) nasal swab tests, which detect COVID-19 infections caused by the novel coronavirus, are freely and widely available. The EU has a key role to play to encourage all its Member States to invest in the research, development, distribution, and capacity of COVID-19 testing.
Some EU governments have already announced that they will make COVID-19 testing obligatory for travelers from a definite number of countries. GBTA understands these unilateral decisions but believes a coordinated approach on testing at EU level is necessary.
“The European Commission should work with EU governments to unlock appropriate funding to expand testing capacity, improve the accuracy of data and speed of information sharing,” adds Hilfman. “This is a pre-requisite to resurrecting travel and accelerating Europe’s economic recovery.”
Visit gbta.org for more information.
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The Transportation Alliance (TTA) is moving ahead with plans for Mobilize 2020, the association’s 102nd Annual Convention & Expo, to be held November 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. Operators can now register and the Exhibitor Prospectus for the event is now available to all vendors.
“This is a vital time for our industry to join together and focus on the road to economic recovery,” said TTA President Thomas Arrighi. “For more than a century, TTA has been the backbone of this industry’s remarkable resiliency. This year’s annual convention will provide an informative and innovative environment for the world’s top transportation executives and vendors to effectively determine how our industry moves forward.”
As the association continues to plan for the convention, TTA is announcing the release of Mobilize 2020’s Exhibitor Prospectus and Registration form. The Exhibitor Prospectus’ exclusive release to TTA’s Associate Members has enjoyed strong early support with a third of booths in phase one of the Expo Hall already sold months ahead of the event.
With “The Road to Economic Recovery” as its tagline, Mobilize 2020 will have a strong focus on how transportation operators can best recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the Expo Hall, where top vendors showcase their latest products and services for the industry, the event will feature a slate of educational sessions in which fleet executives share winning strategies and tactics to weather the economic downturn.
Organizers are focused on making the event safe and comfortable for all attendees, and will employ the recommended convention safety measures by the hotel and health officials.
Operators and industry vendors can find more show information and registration materials for Mobilize 2020 here. Specific questions can be sent via email to info@thetransportationalliance.org.
Visit thetransportationalliance.org for more information and the latest updates.
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