Bailey Coach president lends a hand to hurricane victims
by Heather Larson
Autonomous shuttle collision blamed on human error
On its first day of service in the first U.S. deployment of an autonomous shuttle carrying passengers in live traffic, the vehicle cruising downtown Las…
Take the bus — Leave the greenhouse gas reductions to us
by Peter Corbett
Planning vacations in the age of climate change has spawned yet another decision for eco-friendly travelers: What’s the cleanest and greenest way…
The National Park Service Saga Continues
UMA pursues preservation of charter bus exemption
On July 29, the United Motorcoach Association filed comments with the National Park Service regarding their current proposal…
Bus driver on the lookout rescues trafficking victim
by Joanne Cleaver
Everything was routine in February as a Lakefront Lines bus traveled across Ohio—until it wasn’t.
Riders embrace self-driving shuttles on university campus
For more than a year, blue-and-gold shuttles have been autonomously navigating a short one-mile route on the University of Michigan’s North Campus in Ann Arbor,…
Americans with Disabilities Act: ’Just common courtesy codified’
How well are the charter and tour industries making travel accessible to people with disabilities? There may be room for improvement, said Laurel Van Horn,…
Southeast operators on standby for hurricane season
National forecasters are predicting a “near-normal Atlantic hurricane season” this year. When it comes to hurricanes, however, “normal” is not necessarily good news–that category could…
Can tipping apps boost driver retention?
Tipping apps have become the rage in the service industry, being used by everyone from hairdressers and nail technicians to musicians and massage therapists. They’re…
Certified pre-owned coach sales climb to fill fleet niches
by Hal Mattern