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- Thinking “yellow” for a moment
  
  May 20, 2019 |
  
  “Unfortunately, passing a school bus when a signal arm is extended is all too common…” Many are often surprised to…
- 5 things to know about Canada’s carbon tax
- Bus & Motorcoach Industry Asserts Role in the Nation’s Economy
- Inspections ramp up for tourist season
Association News
- UMA adds new members
  
  May 20, 2019 |
  
  Thirteen new members joined the United Motorcoach Association in the first quarter of 2019, among those nine operators and four…
- Sales Summit offers proactive planning for economic shifts
- 20 partners join with UMA for Industry Legislative Fly-In
Opinion
- Can seat belt buzzers get students to buckle up?
  
  May 22, 2019 |
  
  By Michael J. Bowers On May 17, 2018, a New Jersey school bus was in an accident that took the…
- Push or Pull?
- Embrace technology, but keep the safety net
- Let’s be proactive when it comes to bus safety
Feature
- Park Service working toward streamlined application process
  
  The National Park Service promises an online platform will be available by Oct. 1 so commercial tour operators can simultaneously…
- Battery bus technology gains ground
- ELDs—One Year In
- National Park Service expands passenger fees
- Bus interiors are going luxe
Industry News
- New England Bus Association announces scholarship program
  
  May 22, 2019 |
  
  The officers and board of the New England Bus Association recently announced the creation of a scholarship program to benefit…
- Recognition of Woody Shelnutt’s Service
  
  May 20, 2019 |
  
  Al Harris, president of Horizon Motorcoach in Augusta, Georgia, and current president of the Georgia Motorcoach Operators Association, presents Connie…
- Park Service working toward streamlined application process
  
  May 20, 2019 |
  
  The National Park Service promises an online platform will be available by Oct. 1 so commercial tour operators can simultaneously…
- Group seeks to limit ELD exemptions
  
  May 20, 2019 |
  
  by Hal Mattern A nonprofit organization representing commercial motor vehicle safety inspectors is asking Congress to reject an effort to…
- Motorcoach sales steady
  
  May 18, 2019 |
  
  Motorcoach sales in the first quarter of 2019 were almost identical to sales in first quarter 2018. The Motorcoach Builder…
- $83,000 to promote seatbelt safety
  
  May 15, 2019 |
  
  Sara’s Wish Foundation recently received an $83,000 federal grant to work with coach lines, including Peter Pan and Greyhound in…
- Bus industry pioneer mourned
  
  May 15, 2019 |
  
  The bus industry is mourning the loss of Joseph “Joe” Ready who passed away at age 95 in La Crescent,…
- Bill protects from cannabis smoke
  
  May 15, 2019 |
  
  California lawmakers are pushing a bill to protect drivers of party buses and limousines from the effects of second-hand cannabis…
Operator News
- Bailey Coach unveils new location
  
  May 15, 2019 |
  
  After six months of construction, Bailey Coach unveiled a new 15,500-square-foot office and maintenance facility in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. This…
- Star Shuttle wins safety award
  
  March 24, 2019 |
  
  The National Safety Council, in partnership…
- Dallas’ Prime Limo adds motorcoaches to luxury line
  
  March 20, 2019 |
  
  Owner Faizan Dolani got his start on prom night, when he rode in a luxurious limo and realized what a…
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Travel
- Boats, buses and attractions: American Queen blends land and river tours
  
  by Brittany Anas A main perk for cruise ship passengers is getting to enjoy a destination from both sea and…
- Plan now for the Great Buffalo Roundup
  
  by Mike Whye While no one can expect to see the massive herds of buffalo that explorers did when crossing…
- Inland trip worth the detour
  
  If your road trip can take you to the state’s capitol, add these unexpected stops for an itinerary that will…
Industry Calendar
- Motorcoach Industry Calendar
  
  January 22, 2019 |
  
  The Bus & Motorcoach News Industry calendar aims to be the motorcoach industry’s most comprehensive listing of meetings, shows and…