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- Trans-Bridge Lines launches reservation system for daily service
  
  March 28, 2023 |
  
  Passengers on Trans-Bridge Lines buses will soon be able to make reservations. The Lehigh Valley bus company is implementing a…
- Burlington Trailways partners with Megabus to expand bus service
  
  March 23, 2023 |
  
  Megabus has announced a new partnership with Burlington Trailways, based in West Burlington, Iowa.
- GoPegasus converts luxury coach buses into ‘moving canvases’
  
  March 21, 2023 |
  
  GoPegasus, an Orlando-based transportation and group travel company, last year launched “Art on Wheels”, an innovative program to promote the…
- Houston-based Sam’s Limousine expanding fleet
  
  March 16, 2023 |
  
  Sam’s Limousine and Transportation Inc. is expanding its fleet with 30 new MCI J4500 coaches. With this order, the Houston-based…
- Anderson Coach driver celebrates 30 years traveling the U.S.
  
  March 10, 2023 |
  
  Not many people can say they’ve been to all 48 contiguous U.S. states, but Lori Fisher has. “And I’ve done…
- Trans-Bridge Lines relocates to Allentown Transportation Center
  
  March 2, 2023 |
  
  Trans-Bridge Lines is relocating its Allentown stop from the now-closed Allentown Bus Terminal to the Allentown Transportation Center, 603 Linden…
- Peter Pan Bus Lines announces next generation of leaders
  
  March 2, 2023 |
  
  Peter Pan Bus Lines is planning for the future and creating a new generation of leaders to drive the 90-year-old…
- Indian Trails launches national bus ticketing system
  
  February 27, 2023 |
  
  Indian Trails, which operates one of the largest fleets of deluxe motorcoaches in Michigan, has launched a national bus-ticketing system…
- Georgia Coach Lines’ Clarence Cox runs for Sheriff
  
  February 15, 2023 |
  
  When Clarence E. Cox, III announced he was running for Sheriff of Clayton County, Georgia, he was flooded with messages…
- Brothers dedicate 2023 UMA Vision Award to their dad
  
  January 31, 2023 |
  
  Receiving the 2023 UMA Vision Award was a bittersweet moment for Michael and Ben Canine, who credit their dad’s vision…
- Indian Trails invests $3M to expand coach fleet
  
  January 18, 2023 |
  
  Indian Trails is investing $3 million to expand its fleet. The Michigan company announced the purchase of five new Prevost…
- Red Arrow expands premium motorcoach service to Ontario
  
  December 22, 2022 |
  
  Red Arrow is expanding its premium intercity passenger service to Ontario, between Toronto and Ottawa, with six daily trips seven…
- Cross Country Tours takes delivery of 40th consecutive Van Hool
  
  December 21, 2022 |
  
  Cross Country Tours began its business nearly three decades ago with a Van Hool coach. The Charter and Tour Operator…
- Salt Lake Express fills customer needs with Nevada route
  
  December 9, 2022 |
  
  Salt Lake Express has begun operating a new route that connects Salt Lake City and Reno, Nevada, via I-80. The…
- Timi’s Tours VP Jack Kaufman appointed to Moweaqua Village Council
  
  November 16, 2022 |
  
  Despite an expanding transportation business and a growing family, Jack Kaufman continues to make time to be a civil servant.…
- ECHO AFC Transportation marks 30-year milestone
  
  October 26, 2022 |
  
  From its inception in 1992, ECHO AFC Transportation’s mantra “People Powered, Safety Driven” has defined the brand, highlighting the operator’s…
- JRT’s President appointed to Richmond’s transportation authority
  
  October 14, 2022 |
  
  Stephen Story is a new member of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is responsible for building and operating a…
- Georgia operator leads ‘Convoy of Care’ to Florida to help hurricane survivors
  
  October 9, 2022 |
  
  In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Ian, United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Director Clarence Cox III is leading a…
- John Hall’s Alaska celebrates 40th anniversary with special trip
  
  September 15, 2022 |
  
  John Hall’s Alaska is marking its 40th anniversary by recreating the 18-day trip that started the popular Alaska motorcoach touring…
- Bus drivers win cash prizes in annual photo contest
  
  September 7, 2022 |
  
  One of the perks about being a motorcoach driver is visiting interesting and beautiful places. Fortunately, many drivers like to…
- DATTCO loans coaches for firefighter training
  
  August 28, 2022 |
  
  When an area fire department requested the use of two motorcoaches for training, the Connecticut transportation company DATTCO was happy…
- Vandalia Bus Lines named IMG Operator of the Year
  
  August 21, 2022 |
  
  There’s a lot for Vandalia Bus Lines to celebrate these days. As the family-owned company is marking its 90th anniversary,…
- Vandalia Bus Lines celebrates its 90-year milestone
  
  August 15, 2022 |
  
  Vandalia Bus Lines is marking 90 years in the bus industry and, for most of its history, the company has…
- Mayo Tours moves forward after fire destroys shop
  
  August 15, 2022 |
  
  Mayo Tours is moving forward after a late-night fire on July 31 destroyed the company’s shop and the two coaches…
- Fourth generation takes the wheel at Peter Pan Bus Lines
  
  July 31, 2022 |
  
  As Peter Pan Bus Lines prepares to ring in its 90th year in business, the transportation company is laying the…
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Opinion
- Louis Hotard: What’s ‘priceless’ about the UMA Maintenance Interchange
  
  January 30, 2023 |
  
  Editor’s Note: This is the speech that Louis Hotard gave at the UMA Motorcoach Association during a luncheon celebrating the…
- James Wang travels to Turkey to see how the Mercedes Tourrider is built
  
  January 12, 2023 |
  
  My recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey, was so amazing, it required two videos. The first is about the experience of…
Industry News
- PBA holds first-ever Group Leader Marketplace in Berks County
  
  March 29, 2023 |
  
  The Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA) held its popular Group Leader Marketplace on March 27-28 in Berks County. The PBA team,…
- FMCSA removes All-Ways Track ELD from registry
  
  March 27, 2023 |
  
  All-Ways Track ELD has been removed from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
- Coach USA announces leadership change
  
  March 27, 2023 |
  
  Coach USA has announced a leadership change. Current CEO Linda Burtwistle will shift to Executive Chair, and Derrick Waters, currently…
- Highway fatalities increase 22% to 46,000 in 2022
  
  March 24, 2023 |
  
  Highway fatalities increased 22% to 46,000 in 2022 compared to three years earlier, according to a preliminary estimate from the…
- Pennsylvania bus owner pleads guilty to tax evasion
  
  March 23, 2023 |
  
  A Pennsylvania school transportation business owner has pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Brian Propst, 51, of Greenfield Township, Pennsylvania, pleaded…
- GNJMA Members honor ‘standout’ employees with 2022 awards
  
  March 21, 2023 |
  
  The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association honored six “standout” industry employees with the 2022 Motorcoach Professional Awards. The award presentation was…
- IMG releases 2023 Travel Resource Guide
  
  March 17, 2023 |
  
  As the travel season revs up, the International Motorcoach Group (IMG) is releasing its digital 2023 Travel Resource Guide.
- Australian firm Kelsian to buy All Aboard America! Holdings
  
  March 15, 2023 |
  
  Australian-based Kelsian today filed with the United States Surface Transportation Board to acquire All Aboard America America Holdings (AAAHI), which…
- Lancer Insurance’s Patrick Delaney passes away
  
  March 14, 2023 |
  
  Patrick Delaney ended his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023. Born on January 27,…
- Denver-based Hermes Worldwide acquires Presidential Limousine
  
  March 13, 2023 |
  
  Denver-based Hermes Worldwide Inc. has acquired Presidential Limousine Inc., allowing Hermes to expand its offerings and extend its reach to…
- How Minnesota celebrates School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
  
  March 13, 2023 |
  
  On Feb. 22, the state of Minnesota celebrated its annual school bus driver appreciation day for the seventh year in…
- Cardinal Transportation, Eagle Christian Tours join IMG
  
  March 9, 2023 |
  
  IMG is expanding by adding two new member companies to the invitation-only network: Cardinal Transportation of Columbus, Ohio; and Eagle…
- Prevost and Daimler Vans USA recall vehicles
  
  March 8, 2023 |
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Daimler Vans USA and Prevost Car Inc. are recalling vehicles because…
- Napaway partners with Black Tie Transportation to elevate travel experience
  
  March 8, 2023 |
  
  Napaway premium sleeper coach service and Black Tie Transportation & Bus Charters are partnering to create a luxurious ground transportation…
- FlixBus, Greyhound launch shared booking platforms
  
  March 7, 2023 |
  
  Flix North America Inc. the Dallas-based entity overseeing operations for Greyhound and FlixBus across North America, is integrating both brands’…
- François Tremblay appointed President of Volvo Group Canada
  
  March 7, 2023 |
  
  François Tremblay has been named President of Volvo Group Canada and leader of Canada’s country management team. In addition to…
- IMG honors TCS and Niagara Scenic Tours
  
  March 1, 2023 |
  
  Every year, the International Motorcoach Group (IMG) presents two awards highlighting the organization’s commitment to safety and network support. This…
- Steve Plomin joins Stertil-Koni as Director of National Accounts
  
  February 28, 2023 |
  
  Heavy-duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that Steve Plomin, a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the heavy-duty…
- FMCSA’s Chief Counsel becomes the agency’s new Deputy Administrator
  
  February 27, 2023 |
  
  Earl Adams Jr. is the new Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Adams, sworn in on…
- How the bus industry has a key role to play in combating human trafficking
  
  February 26, 2023 |
  
  Lexi Higgins, from Busing on the Lookout (BOTL), made a presentation regarding the organization’s mission at the United Motorcoach Association…
- UMA turns out the lights on old headquarters building
  
  February 24, 2023 |
  
  After several decades at its location on West Street in Alexandria, Virginia, the United Motorcoach Association has relocated to a…
- Senate Republicans fight EPA 2027 emissions rule
  
  February 24, 2023 |
  
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions plan for heavy-duty vehicles faces a protracted fight after a group of 33 Republicans…
- ABA’s longtime leader Peter Pantuso to retire in 2024
  
  February 23, 2023 |
  
  After more than 30 years leading the American Bus Association, Peter Pantuso says he plans to retire in September 2024.…
- FMCSA proposes a Safety Measurement System redo
  
  February 23, 2023 |
  
  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a notice proposing revisions in its approach to Safety Measurement Scores (SMS)…
- CVSA’s Deputy Executive Director Adrienne Gildea named MCSAC vice chair
  
  February 14, 2023 |
  
  Adrienne Gildea, deputy executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), has been selected to serve as vice chair…
Opinion
- Louis Hotard: What’s ‘priceless’ about the UMA Maintenance Interchange
  
  January 30, 2023 |
  
  Editor’s Note: This is the speech that Louis Hotard gave at the UMA Motorcoach Association during a luncheon celebrating the…
- James Wang travels to Turkey to see how the Mercedes Tourrider is built
  
  January 12, 2023 |
  
  My recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey, was so amazing, it required two videos. The first is about the experience of…
- James Wang: What essential gear to get before driving a coach bus
  
  October 12, 2022 |
  
  If I could go back and tell my younger self 4 essential gear to get before driving a coach bus,…
Feature
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Martin Martinez Jr.
  
  April 4, 2022 |
  
  Martin Martinez Jr. is marking his 18th year with Pacific Coachways in Garden Grove, California. He was motivated to apply…
- From under the bus: Meet mechanic Doug Thomas
  
  March 21, 2022 |
  
  Doug Thomas began at Amador Stage Lines in 1991 washing buses. Three decades later, he’s running the company’s shop in…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Vicki Hughes
  
  February 21, 2022 |
  
  After a series of jobs ranging from professional softball player to plumber, Vicki Hughes says she couldn’t be happier driving…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Darren Reever
  
  January 9, 2022 |
  
  After being furloughed for much of the pandemic, driver Darren Reever has been back on the road since fall 2021,…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Lynette Bittner
  
  December 16, 2021 |
  
  Lynette Bittner has been in the driver’s seat for eight years. Bus & Motorcoach News caught up with Bittner over…
- From under the bus: Meet the Alaska Posse
  
  October 1, 2021 |
  
  You might have spotted the Alaska Posse at a United Motorcoach Association EXPO, where they trek in to take part…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Maria M. Silva
  
  September 15, 2021 |
  
  Maria M. Silva has been in the driver’s seat for more than 28 years and has never had a crash.…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Mandy Zimmerman
  
  September 9, 2021 |
  
  Mandy Zimmerman has been in the driver’s seat for nearly 23 years. Much of that time, she has driven school…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Andy Anderson
  
  August 30, 2021 |
  
  Andy Anderson has been in the driver’s seat for more than 55 years, most of it driving tractor-trailers. His only…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Omar Gomez-Mulero
  
  August 26, 2021 |
  
  Omar Gomez-Mulero has been in the driver’s seat for the past 14 years. Originally from Puerto Rico, Gomez-Mulero was raised…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Portia Kemenczei
  
  August 16, 2021 |
  
  Piroska “Portia” Kemenczei has been in the driver’s seat for 12 years. All of those years she has been working…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet driver Charles Moerland
  
  August 5, 2021 |
  
  Charles Moerland, 54, has been in the driver’s seat for more than 25 years. He began in transit and driving…
- From under the bus: Meet mechanic Sol Miller
  
  July 22, 2021 |
  
  Mechanic Sol Miller has been working on motorcoaches for more than 30 years. After earning his diploma from Lincoln Tech…
- From under the bus: Meet mechanic Michael ‘Cowboy’ Bynum
  
  July 8, 2021 |
  
  Mechanic Michael “Cowboy” Bynum has worked on buses for more than 30 years, many of them for Busforsale.com in Goodlettsville,…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Eric Fletcher
  
  June 19, 2021 |
  
  Eric Fletcher, 53, has been in the driver’s seat since he finished college. Born in London, he spent a portion…
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