Category: Industry News
First marijuana breathalyzer headed to market
Hound Labs of California has secured $30 million in financing to begin commercial manufacturing of what it says will be the first workable marijuana breathalyzer.
UMA members fill open seats on board of directors
Elizabeth Kamalakis and Dale McMichael were elected to join the United Motorcoach Association Board of Directors in this fall’s elections.
Bus operators given political support in NY congestion pricing campaign
Two New York City political leaders expressed support for the bus industry during a forum organized to discuss the future role of buses under the…
Carrier consolidations affecting motorcoach sales, but ABC/Van Hool sees continued steady growth
“There have been quite a few challenges as our industry is going through some shifting and consolidations, but we continue to see steady growth,” said…
Safety tech demonstrated to mark School Bus Safety Week
The sponsors of federal legislation that would promote school bus safety demonstrated new safety technologies in Washington, D.C., to promote School Bus Safety Week, which…
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…
Industry briefs: December 1, 2019 edition
Martinez leaving FMCSA
Ray Martinez left his position atop the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at the end of October after 18 months as administrator.…
Global Charter Services aims to “disrupt” the bus broker industry
by Hal Mattern
Longtime air travelers likely remember a time when booking a flight meant visiting a travel agency to buy the plane ticket.![]()
Political shuttles carry revenues and hassles
by Joanne Cleaver