Buying or selling a motorcoach company in a post-pandemic climate
The history books will show the pandemic was particularly devastating for the motorcoach industry, pushing hundreds of operators to shutter, often after decades in business.
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Insurance premiums will continue to climb in 2020
The new year is expected to bring more of the “same old” to commercial auto insurance lines, which include public transportation segments such as buses…
Workers get help from employers to buy health coverage
NEW YORK In an era of lackluster or no growth for many small businesses, any increase in costs is unwelcome news.
And, so…
Boomers moving to cities offer hope to coach operators
An apparent trend of Baby Boomers moving to cities as they retire or prepare to retire could offer hope to tour-and-charter bus companies for capturing…
Fed survey shows easing in bank lending
Banks are easing standards for many kinds of loans, and cutting into their profit margins to try to make more loans, especially to businesses and…
Must an insurance broker offer the cheapest coverage?
So, who does your insurance broker work for? If you answered “me,” or “my company,” you may be a little naïve, or actually believe your…
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Motor Coach Industries announced that Patrick Scully has been named vice president of public sector sales and marketing. The move follows MCIs…
Yes, you can keep those relationships with colleges
By Dave Millhouser Theres a great restaurant near here . . . but Ive never eaten there. A peek at my tummy makes it clear…
Norm Thompson, retired insurance executive, dies
SUNLAND, Calif. Long-time bus industry insurance executive Norm Thompson died here. He was 84. Mr. Thompson spent nearly 30 years in bus insurance and…
Paratransit management and operations course offered
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Private bus operators whove considered starting or bidding on a contract for paratransit service, or currently operate such a service, may be…