Plea from an operator to OEMs: Build a more user-friendly coach of the future
Doug Woodie, General Manager of Cross Country Tours Inc., in Spartanburg, South Carolina, wants to see OEMs build coaches that are easier to repair
Category: Opinion
How overlooking application gaps can lead to tragic consequences
A lack of thorough review in driver applications can lead to serious consequences, Mark Szyperski explains.
The evolution of bus design: Is there more work to do to protect drivers?
Despite adjustable steering columns, many drivers still experience awkward postures, indicating there’s room for ergonomic improvements in bus design.
When it comes to bus breakdowns, do you have a plan? By Dave Millhouser
“Do you know anyone from Long Island?”
It was a strange question, and the guy on the other end of the line sounded like he…
More consequences to speeding
As most company owners and management are aware, highway fatalities have been rising sharply on our nation’s highways in recent years. A major contributor to the sharp…
Driver Safety 101: Buckle-up
WASHINGTON, DC – In 2005, a coach was traveling down I-85 towards Atlanta when a right front tire failed. The event jarred the driver out…
James Wang reviews ‘perks and quirks’ of Mercedes Tourrider
In November, Mercedes Benz invited me to visit Istanbul, Turkey, to check out the production of the Mercedes Tourrider. Fast forward six months, and now…
James Wang: What bus drivers should never do
In the motorcoach industry, just like in any other profession, some drivers care about their jobs and some don’t.
Sometimes, it’s because they are new…
Will the U.S. Supreme Court reel in the federal regulators?
What do herring fishermen and the motorcoach industry have in common when it comes to federal regulators? The answer is, a lot.
Like herring fishing…
James Wang explains the connection between drivers and their buses
Bus drivers spend a lot of time behind the wheel of their buses. Whether it’s a city transit bus, a school bus or a coach…