Remembering the legacy of Vandalia Bus Lines matriarch Judy Streif
A few years ago, Judy Streif took stock of her life’s work growing a demanding family business, Vandalia Bus Lines, while raising 10 children. It…
Vandalia Bus Lines named IMG Operator of the Year
There’s a lot for Vandalia Bus Lines to celebrate these days. As the family-owned company is marking its 90th anniversary, it’s being…
Vandalia Bus Lines celebrates its 90-year milestone
Vandalia Bus Lines is marking 90 years in the bus industry and, for most of its history, the company has been operated by the Streif…
Vandalia Bus Lines evacuates neighbors from flooding after historic rainfall
While Vandalia Bus Lines is used to traveling to other communities to help people after a natural disaster, this week the company…
Vandalia Bus Lines gathers donations for tornado-ravaged town
A few months ago, driver Cindy Altenbaumer took a group of high school students to the Future Farmers of America conference in Indianapolis.
The students’…
MBMCA honors founding members at Annual Convention
When the Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association was formed in 2011, the founding members were operators in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and…
UMA EXPO theme honors ‘generations’ of motorcoach operators
In many ways, multigenerational operators help define the motorcoach industry, becoming part of the communities they serve and offering hands-on, personalized service that brings customers…
Operator’s discovery of affordable antimicrobial treatment benefits others
Like many operators, Phil Streif has been looking for the best cleaning protocol and products to protect Vandalia Bus Lines passengers and employees from the…
Industry’s latest COVID-19 concern: Effect of shutdowns on bus value
If the motorcoach industry shutdown continues through the summer and into the fall, it could have a dramatic effect on the value of used coaches and,…