Insurance outlook remains grim
The bleak liability insurance picture that has burdened coach operators for more than two years shows few signs of brightening any time soon. While operators…
Transits seek charter firms
The following public transit providers have informed the United Motorcoach Association of their intent to provide charter service unless willing and able private charter operators…
Blue Bird stakes claim to be major player
FORT VALLEY, Ga. – Blue Bird, a name synonymous with school buses for 76 years, has officially served notice it expects to become a serious,…
People
PEMBINA, N.D. – Earl Mountain, a fixture at Motor Coach Industries’ delivery center at Pembina for more than 20 years, has retired. For most of…
Illinois license bill moves to governor; second bill possible
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation that revises an Illinois law requiring coach drivers to have state school-bus drivers licenses before transporting children on school trips has…
Sale of more Coach USA unites may be close, sources report
PERTH, Scotland – Stagecoach Group plc, parent company of Coach USA, may have lined up a buyer for a huge chunk of the company’s motorcoach…
Transit competition, safety are industry targets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The long-term viability of the U.S. motorcoach industry is being threatened by two critical public policy issues: Transit competition and safety enforcement.…
Blue Bird stakes claim to be major player
FORT VALLEY, Ga. – Blue Bird, a name synonymous with school buses for 76 years, has officially served notice it expects to become a serious,…
People
PEMBINA, N.D. – Earl Mountain, a fixture at Motor Coach Industries’ delivery center at Pembina for more than 20 years, has retired. For most of…
Illinois license bill moves to governor; second bill possible
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation that revises an Illinois law requiring coach drivers to have state school-bus drivers licenses before transporting children on school trips has…