Motorcoach manufacturers expect rise in sales, fleet planning
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Motorcoach manufacturers from North America and Europe returned to this year’s UMA Motorcoach EXPO in near full force,…
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…
California exempts public agencies from state sales taxes on zero-emission transit buses
California has exempted public agencies from state sales taxes on the purchase of zero-emission transit buses through Jan. 1, 2024.
California commits to global leadership on climate change
MONTREAL—In a recent press conference announcing successes, the International Transport Decarbonization Alliance touted California coming on board as a major accomplishment. Launched in 2018, the…
Bill protects from cannabis smoke
California lawmakers are pushing a bill to protect drivers of party buses and limousines from the effects of second-hand cannabis smoke.
Autonomous shuttle fleet expanding
Autonomous shuttles are making their way to New York and California, with self-driving vehicle tech company Optimus Ride announcing two sites to deploy its fleet.
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Flight attendants awarded $77 million in wage case
More than 1,000 flight attendants will share in a $77 million judgment against their employer in a case involving violations of California’s wage and hour…
Dark skies: Where to take groups for epic stargazing
By Brittany Anas
Do your tour-goers want to see the stars? Not of the Hollywood variety; we’re talking the ones that twinkle bright in an…
Driverless vehicle, with no back-up driver, cleared for testing
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit has become the first company in the state of California to receive a permit to test driverless vehicles without a backup…
3 Trips for Adventurous Travelers
By Brittany Anas