Connected vehicles could be hacked into gridlock
by Hal Mattern
Autonomous vehicles and other Internet-connected cars could be the next victims of cyber hackers, possibly resulting in paralyzed traffic in major American…
Accessible travel advances with low-entry motorcoach
Low-entry motorcoaches are the next advance in wheelchair-accessible transportation, said Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). The organization assisted…
UMA announces Safety Management Seminar schedule and topics
Current events are driving the agenda for the annual UMA Safety Management Seminar, according to Ken Presley, UMA Vice President, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs &…
Lease/Interchange–finally, a rule we can live with
The long-awaited revisions to the “Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers” was released last month with an industry sigh of relief.
The…
Preserve your interiors to attract guests and save money
by Heather Larson
Once you’ve selected the upholstery for your buses or motorcoaches, you’ll need to maintain it properly so it will last its projected…
Influx of e-scooters brings another concern for bus drivers
by Greg Tasker
The exploding popularity of stand-up electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, poses yet another hazard for bus and motorcoach drivers as they…
300,000 truck drivers would likely refuse or fail stringent drug tests
by Hal Mattern
Trucking Alliance calls for stricter screening protocols
A prominent trucking safety alliance has warned Congress that more than 300,000 truck drivers have…
Rolling, rolling, rolling – Parts suppliers keep motorcoaches on the road
by Hal Mattern
Motorcoach parts have become a big business, with major coach manufacturers rushing to open regional parts centers around the United States and…
Congress returns from August recess
“You do not examine legislation in the light of the benefits it will convey if properly administered, but in the light of the wrongs it…