Museum of Bus Transportation joins Antique Automobile Club of America
by Hal Mattern
Category: Industry News
Los Angeles places record electric bus order with BYD
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation ordered 130 BYD K7M buses, the largest single order of battery-electric buses in the United States. The purchase was…
DOT announces final rules streamlining rulemaking and enforcement processes
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced a final rule implementing reforms to the department’s rulemaking, guidance and enforcement practices. She said the rule…
To retread… or not to retread?
by Peter Corbett
Bus and motorcoach operators have little control over fuel costs, but they do have savings options when it comes to tires for…
The future of in-dash infotainment serves up safety
Today’s complex, intelligent technology is enhancing and advancing transportation like never before. Besides redefining existing infotainment systems for passengers, it’s introducing new concepts in safety,…
Private equity investors driving industry consolidation
Mergers and acquisitions are expected to be strong through 2020 as private equity firms see the motorcoach industry as a good investment, especially with concerns…
Amaya-Astron adds new seat model to North American line
Amaya-Astron Seating Group has introduced ALPHA, a “next-generation” seat model designed and engineered for the North American motorcoach market.![]()
FMCSA pre-employment screening program wins marketing award
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) received an honorable mention MarCom Award for marketing and promotion materials. The MarCom Awards…
New Flyer named a top employer in Manitoba
New Flyer Industries (NFI) of Winnipeg was selected, for the tenth time since 2007, as a Top 25 Employer in Manitoba for 2020 by the…
Technology march continues with onboard espresso
Scalabros, a young Italian company in Valsamoggia-Bazzano, will display its first-of-kind “Espresso Coffee Machine for Coaches” at EXPO 2020 in Nashville. The company also manufactures…