Category: Industry News
Limo companies expanding their fleets with motorcoaches
A growing number of limousine and livery companies are experiencing increased demand for larger vehicles, prompting many of them to add motorcoaches to their fleets…
New Flyer acquires cutaway bus manufacturer ARBOC
St. CLOUD, Minn. — Transit Holdings, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc., (NFI Group) has acquired ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC, for $95…
Maine operators launch campaign opposing transit deal
PORTLAND, Maine – Four Portland-area motorcoach operators have launched a campaign challenging a contract between the University of Southern Maine and a local transit agency…
New Flyer of America to build parts plant in Kentucky
St. CLOUD, Minn. — New Flyer of America Inc. plans to invest $28 million in a new parts fabrication facility in Shepherdsville, Ken., south of…
Coach graphics can attract new business for operators
For motorcoach operators today, there are endless possibilities to choose from when deciding on graphics for branding and advertising purposes.
Company status tops pay for bus drivers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A recent survey of motorcoach drivers found that the most important factor they consider is company status over salary.
Second Bailey Coach vets’ trip to Arlington a success
ARLINGTON, Va. – Bailey Coach of York, Pa., sponsored its second annual trip to the Arlington National Cemetery for veterans, and this year it was…
Five incumbents, two new members elected to UMA board
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Five members of the United Motorcoach Association board of directors have been re-elected and two new members have been tapped to join…
Spanish coachbuilder Irizar meeting its U.S. sales goals
By Debbie Curtis