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…
Industry gathers to say farewell to Vickie Cole
PLEASANTON, Calif. – After an eventful Easter trip across the country, I was pleased to see the clouds part, revealing a beautiful spring day here…
Celebration of life planned for late CBA President Vickie Cole
A celebration of life service has been arranged for Vickie Cole, co-owner of American Stage Tours of Concord, California, and President of the California Bus…
Bus community mourns passing of industry leader Vickie Cole
The bus and motorcoach industry is remembering Vickie Cole, co-owner of American Stage Tours of Concord, California, and President of the California Motorcoach Association, who…
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…
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…
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 &…
Laid off amid pandemic, some find new ways to serve industry
Job loss has been a part of the upheaval of the pandemic downturn over the past year, as companies have been faced with declining revenues.…
Four operators lose 21 motorcoaches, school buses in LA blaze
Four Southern California operators are figuring out what’s next after collectively losing 21 buses in a massive blaze.
Operator Chris Sanchez says he awoke…