Private operators challenge states to share CARES Act transit funds
With Congress deadlocked over a new COVID-19 relief package that could include $10 billion in loans and grants to the private motorcoach industry, some operators…
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Two major travel destinations put out the welcome mat for group tours
Two major U.S. destinations want the motorcoach industry to know they are eager and ready to host group visits.
Joy McNealy of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,…
State associations work hard to raise support for CERTS Act
More than 180 U.S. representatives and senators have signed on as co-sponsors of the CERTS Act. State and regional motorcoach associations are playing a key…
NJ authority commits to toll parity for private buses
The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association shared good news this week about toll parity in the Garden State. John Keller, Executive Director of the…
Remote learning due to COVID-19 leading to layoffs of school bus drivers
Seemingly like most everything else when it comes to addressing the new novel coronavirus, the fate of whether school bus drivers stay on district or…
Pediatrician group urges cleaning over disinfecting child safety restraints
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging that car seats and child safety restraint systems be cleaned with mild detergent and water but not…
Virtual Summit wraps up with RESTART ideas and inspirations
As the global pandemic has brought most of his business to a halt, Alan Robinson has made a point of shifting out of the driver’s…
Report foresees 4.4 million EV charging points in Europe, North America by 2024
The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America is growing exponentially, and that expansion is projected to continue.
There are roughly…
FMCSA proposes pilot program for under-21 commercial drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers ages 18-20 to operate commercial…
Operators learn how safety barriers can offer affordable options for coach interiors
Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery has come up with affordable products that can help with social distancing and avoiding the…