Trailways adds 2 operators, membership now totals 90
FAIRFAX, Va. Trailways has launched its 75th anniversary year with two new members — West Valley Trailways of California and Precious Cargo Trailways of…
Industry ‘Young Guns’ impress during Expo session
TAMPA, Fla. - No one need worry about the future of the motorcoach industry when the time comes for the new generation of leaders to…
Inaugural auction to support industry PR campaign
TAMPA, Fla. — The Motorcoach Council conducted a first-ever silent auction at UMA Motorcoach Expo here last month and raised nearly $24,000 that will be…
Creative marketing, pricing can attract new customers
TAMPA, Fla. If selling is the make or break ingredient in a motorcoach companys success (or failure), then operators who took in the marketing…
UMA gains two board members, two officers
TAMPA, Fla. The board of the United Motorcoach Association gained two new members at the conclusion of UMA Motorcoach Expo here last month and…
State, regional associations battle foes on every front
TAMPA, Fla. Pushing back against proposed regulations that could be damaging to motorcoach operators remains a top priority of state and regional industry associations…
Private school bus operators get new leader
ALEXANDRIA, Va. David F. Hobson became executive director of the National School Transportation Association on Feb. 1. His appointment was announced by Donald Fowler,…
GE boosts program for RV dealers
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — GE Capital Commercial Distribution Finance has launched a program with Spader Business Management aimed at improving the business performance of recreational…
Mileage standards are proposed Cutting fuel use could be costly
WASHINGTON — The federal government formally proposed last month the first regulations designed to limit fuel consumption of larger commercial vehicles — from over-the-road buses…
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FAIRFAX, Va. The board of the Trailways Transportation System has elected Tom Bazow, president/CEO of Excursions Trailways of Fort Wayne, Ind., to a midterm…