W.Va. pushes property tax on operators working in state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Charter operators may start avoiding West Virginia as the state widens its enforcement of a personal property tax assessed on carriers that…
Another investment firm assumes control of MCI
NEW YORK CITY A private investment company — that successfully rehabilitated North Americas largest transit bus manufacturer — is the new owner of Motor…
Resurrection: BusBank rises from industry dog house
A few years back, bus brokers were about as popular with motorcoach operators as a flat tire in a snow storm. It seemed like everyone…
Seminars foster ideas to aid Gulf Coast travel industry
BILOXI, Miss. Fresh ideas for battling the false perception that the BP oil spill has despoiled all beaches the length of the Gulf Coast…
Jack Burkert hangs up safety hat
STILLPOUND, Md. A failed safety inspection and a traffic accident launched his career as a transportation safety expert. And now, after more than 30…
When it comes to business climate, New Jersey is the pits
WASHINGTON The next time youre crying in your beer (or milk, for that matter) about how tough it is to make a buck when…
Greyhound says competitors aren’t complying with ADA
DALLAS Apparently tired of competing with motorcoach companies that dont abide by federal rules for transporting the disabled, Greyhound Lines has launched an effort…
Tour booking system offers website feature
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. — Paradigm Technology Consulting says the Distinctive Systems Tour Booking System it distributes includes a feature that automatically creates a data-drive website…
Former Blue Bird plant auctioned
FORT VALLEY, Ga. There apparently was a successful bidder late last month at the public auction of the former Blue Bird CoachWorks and Wanderlodge…
Goal: No-hassle inspections
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. — Bus safety inspection programs work best when everyone involved works together. Thats what state and federal regulators say theyve found in…