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The following public transit providers have informed the United Motorcoach Association of their intent to provide charter bus service unless willing and able private operators…

WASHINGTON – At least one of the private operators of sightseeing buses in the nation’s capital may be planning to oppose plans by the public…

WASHINGTON – The first step towards expanding the national Highway Watch program to the over-the-road bus industry occurred here last month. Representing the motorcoach industry…

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation may adopt changes in drug-testing procedures that would include testing hair samples and on-the-spot mouth swabs for safety-related…

Editor’s Note: The May 15 issue of Bus & Motorcoach News contained an interview with Mike Waters, president of the California Bus Association. The interview…

WASHINGTON – A California congressman has accused the U.S. Department of Transportation of routinely ignoring laws that require public transit agencies to maximize private-sector involvement…

TRENTON, N.J. – The Tourism and Gaming Committee of the New Jersey General Assembly has unanimously passed a bill aimed at exempting motorcoaches from the…

WASHINGTON – Motorcoach and school bus drivers with less than a year’s experience behind the wheel must be trained to meet new requirements mandated by…

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has announced the availability of $9.9 million worth of federal grants to improve over-the-road bus security. These are…

Editor’s Note: The May 15 issue of Bus & Motorcoach News contained an interview with Mike Waters, president of the California Bus Association. The interview…