Category: Industry News
Southeast operators on standby for hurricane season
National forecasters are predicting a “near-normal Atlantic hurricane season” this year. When it comes to hurricanes, however, “normal” is not necessarily good news–that category could…
Can tipping apps boost driver retention?
Tipping apps have become the rage in the service industry, being used by everyone from hairdressers and nail technicians to musicians and massage therapists. They’re…
Massachusetts trooper sentenced for overtime fraud
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Gary Herman was sentenced on June 20 in an ongoing investigation of overtime abuse at the Massachusetts State Police (MSP).…
Canada’s late ELD requirement will be easy for most operators
by Hal Mattern
Canada is joining the United States in requiring electronic logging devices on commercial motor vehicles, but the transition will be fairly painless…
Rural school district ignored its policy on driver disability. A student died.
The Riverside Community School District in Iowa had a policy requiring bus drivers to be medically cleared or pass a physical performance test. Nonetheless, it…
United Bus Technology offers tech + revenue
Can you raise bottom line revenue without raising ticket prices?
According to Chris Riddell, president of United Bus Technology (UBT), the answer absolutely is “Yes!”…
BYD opens Canadian assembly plant
BYD opened a 45,000-square-foot electric bus assembly plant in Newmarket, Ontario, on June 25. The facility will first assemble buses for the Toronto Transit Commission,…
First Mini Coach Pavilion debuts at 2020 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in Nashville
(Alexandria, VA | August 7, 2019) The market for mini buses and executive coaches remains strong, according to a recent survey conducted by the
