Arrow Stage Lines
Omaha, Neb.

Arrow Stage Lines has added 14 Setra S417 luxury motorcoaches to its fleet of 135 vehicles, including coaches, shuttles, transit and school buses, and vans.
Arrow, which marked its 75th anniversary as a family-owned business during 2003, prides itself in providing outstanding customer service, deluxe motorcoaches and professionally trained drivers. As one of the largest privately held bus companies in North America, the company has 12 locations in seven states and offers service throughout the U.S. and Canada. Last month, Arrow received the United Motorcoach Association Vision Award for 2004.
"We're a customer-driven company and it was time to purchase coaches designed with customer service and satisfaction in mind," said company President Steve Busskohl. "Our drivers say the passengers love the ride and quietness in the coach. With all the creature comforts and beautiful interiors, it makes for a pleasant experience for our customers."
The S417 features a Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine, Allison B500 transmission, and integrated multiplex electronic and on-board diagnostic systems.
A Setra customer since 1986, Arrow had not made a major Setra purchase in nearly four years.

Calco Travel
Lutcher, La.

Calco Travel has added three Setra S417 motorcoaches to its 12-coach fleet. Calco provides charter and tour services locally, as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada.
"We wanted to offer our customers the very best in motorcoach travel," said Callen Hotard, president of Calco. "The S417 strikes the perfect balance between quality and superior craftsmanship, and comfort and affordability."
The Calco S417s are equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines and Allison B500 transmissions.
The company has served residents of Louisiana for more than 65 years. Founded as Hotard Bus Line in 1935, the organization operates today under the Calco Travel name. Its base in Lutcher is mid-way between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., and it serves both markets with charter, tour and travel services. It has a maintenance facility in nearby Convent, La. The company Web site can be found at www.calcotravel.com.
"We're excited to welcome Calco Travel to the Setra family," said Robert Jones, vice president of sales at Setra of North America.

V.I.P. Tour & Charter Bus Co.
Portland, Maine

V.I.P. Tour & Charter Bus Co. has acquired a new 55-seat, disabled-accessible Prevost LeMirage XL II coach. The LeMirage increases to 22 the total number of motorcoaches and specialty vehicles in the V.I.P. fleet.
"This new addition to our family-owned business will continue to allow us to provide the very best in charter, transit and shuttle services to our customers," said V.I.P. President Ray Penfold.
In addition to providing university and local shuttle services, V.I.P. also offers daily excursions to Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut. It serves groups ranging in size from 21 to 55. In October, V.I.P. received the highest safety rating from the Military Traffic Management Command, now the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.
The new V.I.P. Prevost LeMirage features plush seating, a four-monitor REI video entertainment system and a Ricon wheelchair lift. It has a Detroit Series 60 engine and Allison B500 transmission.
V.I.P. Tour & Charter has been operating since 1982.