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Royal Star Hawaii fuels growth with $4 million fleet expansion

Royal Star Hawaii fuels growth with $4 million fleet expansion

December 16, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Oahu transportation leader adds 10 new vehicles, strengthening safety, capacity, and premium service ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2026.

Maintaining bus fleets, big or small: Complex technology requires state-of-the-art training

Maintaining bus fleets, big or small: Complex technology requires state-of-the-art training

November 20, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

At UMA’s Town Hall, industry leaders stressed training technicians to master new technologies, from emissions systems to advanced electrical diagnostics.

GTL Transportation expands fleet with 10th MCI J4500 luxury coach

GTL Transportation expands fleet with 10th MCI J4500 luxury coach

November 4, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

GTL Transportation enhances its executive travel services by adding its 10th MCI J4500 motorcoach and opening a new Fort Worth facility to handle its continued expansion.

DATTCO adds new MCI J4500 coaches to fleet

DATTCO adds new MCI J4500 coaches to fleet

October 23, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Connecticut’s DATTCO expands its charter fleet with three customized 2026 MCI J4500 motorcoaches, enhancing comfort, safety, and passenger experience.

MCI appoints Remi Levesque as Canadian regional sales vice president

MCI appoints Remi Levesque as Canadian regional sales vice president

October 6, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) named Remi Levesque regional vice president for Canadian coach sales, highlighting his decade of technical expertise.

NFI recalls 680 buses over potential battery cell faults

NFI recalls 680 buses over potential battery cell faults

October 1, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

NFI Group cites battery risks in recall of zero-emission buses affecting 680 vehicles; company works on permanent solution.

Hebaragi & Lemi Bus first with MCI factory-installed executive seating

Hebaragi & Lemi Bus first with MCI factory-installed executive seating

September 16, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

California’s Hebaragi & Lemi Bus debuts MCI J4500 coaches featuring factory-installed 2+1 luxury seating, enhancing comfort for international charter passengers.

Tim Barnes named VP of sales at MCI

Tim Barnes named VP of sales at MCI

July 29, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Veteran industry leader Tim Barnes will oversee private sector sales across North America for MCI, a subsidiary of NFI Group.

Sam’s Limousine becomes one of Texas’ largest MCI operators

Sam’s Limousine becomes one of Texas’ largest MCI operators

July 25, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

With 13 new J4500s, Sam’s expands to 50 luxury coaches, solidifying its position as a top MCI operator in Texas.

Experts advise motorcoach operators on parts management amid escalating tariff war

Experts advise motorcoach operators on parts management amid escalating tariff war

May 13, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

With new tariffs pushing up costs, industry experts urge motorcoach operators to plan smartly, avoid overbuying, and monitor supply chain trends.

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