CBA renames driver skills competition after bus safety advocate
The California Bus Association (CBA) is honoring Dennis Easley, a prominent figure in the motorcoach industry, who died in December 2013 of…
CBA addresses industry challenges during 48th annual convention
West Coast operators who attended this year’s California Bus Association (CBA) annual Convention & Trade Show on Oct. 23-26 in Rancho Mirage, California, took part…
The California Highway Patrol responds to concerns about bus inspections
The California Highway Patrol recently responded to a letter sent by the leaders of the trade groups representing the motorcoach industry asking the law enforcement…
Pacific Coachways President Tom Giddens’ passion for buses began at church
Tom Giddens’ love of buses began at church.
When his pastor bought a brand new Carpenter school bus to take the Lutheran congregation’s Young Believers…
Transplant buddies forged their friendship in the bus industry
Mike Waters likes to explain his physical connection with bus buddy Tom Giddens like this: “The joke we have is he gets drunk and dances…
CBA’s Earth Day Eco-Expo focuses on sustainable transport
As part of its ongoing education and professional advocacy programming, the California Bus Association (CBA) hosted its second annual virtual Earth Day Ecological Expo for…
Amador’s Lisa Allen finds her place in a motorcoach dynasty
RENO, Nevada — As she stood in her bus yard with the snow-capped Carson Range in the background, Lisa Allen’s blue eyes sparkled under the…
West Coast operators ‘thrilled’ to gather for first CBA show in 2 years
After last year’s pandemic shutdown, West Coast operators finally gathered in person at a busy California Bus Association (CBA) Annual Convention &…
Best Tours rebounds from rockiest road in 43-year history
Best Tours & Travel’s recent reopening saw sellout tours and a continuing recovery in its private charter operations, thanks to nonstop outreach throughout 2020’s shutdown…
Telephone Doctor to present golden nuggets at Sales Summit
Over the years, “Telephone Doctor” Nancy Friedman has collected what she calls more than 1,000 golden nuggets — or about 40 hours of material —…