Category: Industry News
Branson rolls out red carpet for motorcoaches and drivers
BRANSON, Mo. – Its star-studded days have passed, but Branson remains one of the country’s most popular — and motorcoach friendly — tour destinations.
NSTA executive resigns
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Ronna Weber resigned her post as executive director of the National School Transportation Association at the end of July.
NSTA President Todd…
Majority of Americans believe their roads are unsafe
NEW YORK CITY – While debate over the adoption of a major infrastructure-funding plan drags on in Congress, Americans are making it clear they want…
Third-party inspections for NCAA certification extended
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — The Go Ground transportation management company announced a five-year extension of its agreement to certify motorcoach operators for post-season sports travel conducted…
More passengers using own electronic devices on buses
The days of giant movie screens and VCRs providing onboard entertainment for bus and motorcoach customers are fading away.
From cabdriver to CEO: An Ethiopian’s drive for success
By Nancy Kirk
School Bus Fleet
FRIDLEY, Minn. — The transition from Ethiopian culture to that of the U.S. may have been drastic, but for…
Lucky Star joins N.E. association
CAPE COD, Mass. — The New England Bus Association’s board of directors has approved membership for Lucky Star Bus of Boston.
Insurance subsidiaries rebranded
INDIANAPOLIS — Baldwin & Lyons has announced the rebranding of its subsidiaries, including Protective Insurance Company, Sagamore Insurance Company and Protective Specialty Insurance Company.
Diesel engine supplier Stewart & Stevenson acquired
HOUSTON — Kirby Corporation is acquiring Stewart & Stevenson LLC, a supplier of engines and transmissions to the motorcoach industry, for approximately $710 million.