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A review of transit bus maintenance shows that, as widely suspected, there are serious problems. Solutions to parts of the problem have not succeeded in improving the overall situation. Instead, a total system approach is advocated. Elements of such an approach are outlined.

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Buses; Information processing; Inventory; Maintenance management; Management information systems; Productivity; Reliability; Supply; Vehicle maintenance

Availability; Bus maintenance; Maintenance costs

Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration

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