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Coach Atlantic creates ‘bubble’ transport to keep CPL players safe

Coach Atlantic creates ‘bubble’ transport to keep CPL players safe

January 14, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

One way Coach Atlantic has responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic is by offering ‘bubble’ transportation.

The Canadian operator opted to used seven…

New Flyer launches a recycling pilot for electric bus batteries

New Flyer launches a recycling pilot for electric bus batteries

January 14, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

New Flyer Industries, the parent company of MCI, is reporting success with a heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling pilot.

The North American bus…

Motorcoach community mourns loss of industry veterans

Motorcoach community mourns loss of industry veterans

December 17, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The motorcoach and bus community is mourning the loss of industry veterans William “Billy Ray” Rhyne Jr., Anna Rill, Richard Sullivan and Elaine M. Lamers.

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Global Coach Sales looking to buy more used motorcoaches

Global Coach Sales looking to buy more used motorcoaches

December 9, 2020 | by Hal Mattern |

Global Coach Sales, a 2-month-old company that recently purchased more than 300 pre-owned motorcoaches from bus manufacturer MCI, already is billing…

From the driver’s seat: Meet Keith Ballinger

From the driver’s seat: Meet Keith Ballinger

November 12, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Keith Ballinger, 62, has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for nearly 30 years. He’s currently a driver with Timi’s…

MCI sells off pre-owned bus inventory

MCI sells off pre-owned bus inventory

November 3, 2020 | by Hal Mattern |

MCI, a major North American manufacturer of motorcoaches, has sold off most of its pre-owned bus inventory and consolidated the sales team into one…

Used bus sales stall due to lack of reliable pricing, industry slow down

Used bus sales stall due to lack of reliable pricing, industry slow down

November 3, 2020 | by Hal Mattern |

Used bus sales have stalled as the motorcoach industry remains mired in a pandemic-induced slowdown, with some operators who are trying to sell their buses…

Equipment finance pros offer 8 tips for working with your lenders

Equipment finance pros offer 8 tips for working with your lenders

October 1, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

As operators head into their third round of payment modifications since the global pandemic began, finance companies are getting anxious about the lack of revenue.

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Barons Bus sees UV light as ‘the best way’ to disinfect coaches

Barons Bus sees UV light as ‘the best way’ to disinfect coaches

August 12, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

The Cleveland-based Barons Bus is the first U.S. motorcoach operator to install FAR UV Lighting in its vehicles. 

“We have the ability to continuously disinfect…

MCI’s merger with New Flyer ensures its future

MCI’s merger with New Flyer ensures its future

August 4, 2020 | by Hal Mattern |

The recently announced merger of MCI and New Flyer into one business is expected to save $75 million over the next two years and is…

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