MCI’s Bankruptcy
Company says filing will strengthen outlook SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Top executives at Motor Coach Industries expect the company to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization in February…
Industry seeks to block far-reaching seatbelt bill
WASHINGTON – Lobbyists for the motorcoach industry are trying to head off legislation in the U.S. Senate that would require all motorcoach companies to install…
Oil speculation bill bogged down in Senate
WASHINGTON — When the U.S. Senate returns from its recess later this month, one task before it will be to salvage the oil speculation bill…
Group pushes 68 mph limit for trucks, buses
ATLANTA A citizens highway safety group is urging the federal government to adopt regulations requiring speed governors on over-the-road buses and trucks to be…
‘Stop Speculation’ Coalition seeks action on soaring fuel prices
WASHINGTON — The United Motorcoach and American Bus associations have joined a coalition of organizations that is urging Congress to crack down on oil speculation.…
New England Bus Assn. adds to success at annual meeting
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. The rebirth of the New England Bus Association, now three years along, produced a meaningful, well-attended annual meeting here. Under the leadership…
Court rules against industry in D.C. permit-fee suit
WASHINGTON A controversial District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles regulation that requires charter buses visiting the nations capital to have trip permits has…
Calif. legend Warren Miller dies
PLEASANTON, Calif. Warren Miller, a pioneering California bus operator and founding member of the United Bus Owners of America, now UMA, and the Northern…
New York City’s congestion tolling plan is killed
NEW YORK The plan to charge a toll for most vehicles that drive in the most-congestion section of New York City lower Manhattan…
Chinese tourists heading to U.S., may be bonanza
Motorcoach operators in the U.S. and Canada appear to be in a strong position to reap the benefits of a major wave of Chinese tourists…