Category: Industry News
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…
Battery science earns Nobel Prize and speeds bus electrification
by Peter Corbett
It’s taken decades to reach this point, but lithium-ion battery technology is poised to power growing fleets of electric buses and motorcoaches.
AMBEST delivers savings on fuel in volatile times
by Peter Corbett
Political tensions in the Middle East that spark fuel price increases keep Sylvia Jackson on edge as she works to keep costs…
Expert speakers join education lineup for Motorcoach EXPO
The quality and relevance of education is a top reason bus and motorcoach operators attend United Motorcoach Association’s Motorcoach EXPO. Whether you need to be…
Tracking tire costs: fractions of a cent add up
How much are you spending on tires? Sharpen a pencil and figure your cost per tire mile, and you may find that a fraction of…
Shop, offices and buses burned to the ground
Southwest Coaches began recovery before the fire was out
by Joanne Cleaver
December 2018 was cruel for brothers Tom and Jim Hey, who own Southwest…
Recovering from your next disaster starts now
Business continuity planning can make or break a company
by Joanne Cleaver
It’s best to not let your imagination go wild when speculating on the…
Industry Briefs: November 15, 2019 edition
MCI gives first look at accessible, electric D45 CRTe LE CHARGE
Motor Coach Industries gave West Coast operators the first look at the new battery-electric,…
