Multiplying zero (emissions)
Battery-electric bus census increased more than a third last year
Battery-electric buses still account for a small portion of the U.S. fleet, but their numbers…
He built two bus companies. Now Jeff Polzien wants to continue building the industry as UMA chairman
Jeff Polzien was a certified public accountant confronted with an opportunity to purchase three old buses from a defunct tour operator. Suddenly he was in…
CBD can jeopardize your CDL
Even products labeled as THC-free may cause positive drug tests
The market for products containing cannabidiol (CBD) has exploded since the federal government legalized products…
Greyhound write-down, insurance reserve pull down FirstGroup financials
Discussions with potential buyers underway
A $160-million write-down on Greyhound’s valuation and a $76.5-million infusion to its North American self-insurance reserve pushed Scottish owner FirstGroup…
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…
Go Ground sued for charter non-payments
Three motorcoach operators have sued bus broker Go Ground for non-payment of $80,047 they claim they are owed for 12 charter trips provided from May…
When should you consult with safety consultants?
Passenger carriers face thousands of pages of regulations and enormous levels of liability while carrying their precious cargo. There are a number of sources of…
NY congestion fees should be expensive, planning organization says
New York City’s approaching congestion fees should be set high enough to discourage driving in the central business district, suggests a new report from the…
