Operators, vendors share highlights of 2021 EXPO
Alvin Harris, President and CEO of the second-generation Horizon Motorcoach in Augusta, Georgia, says he appreciated that the United Motorcoach Association held an in-person EXPO…
Why operators need to pay attention to their Paynet credit ratings
In recent weeks, some operators may have discovered their commercial credit rating has taken a hit despite working with their creditors.
With so many operators…
From the driver’s seat: Meet Andrew Horton
Andrew Horton has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for 35 years. He spent the first 14 years working in transit and the past…
ARBOC unveils zero-emission, low-floor Equess CHARGE bus
An MCI sister company has introduced a battery-electric low-floor purpose-built bus with a capacity of up to 33 seated passengers and six wheelchair passengers.
UMA EXPO to include special event: Breakfast with the Buses
The United Motorcoach Association will introduce its first-ever Breakfast with the Buses at the upcoming EXPO in Orlando.
The April 24 breakfast runs from 8-10…
Two industry veterans retire
Two industry veterans recently retired after collectively devoting more than a century of service to the bus and motorcoach community.
For those who have attended…
Four operators lose 21 motorcoaches, school buses in LA blaze
Four Southern California operators are figuring out what’s next after collectively losing 21 buses in a massive blaze.
Operator Chris Sanchez says he awoke…
New Flyer unveils continent’s first automated transit bus
New Flyer has unveiled North America’s first automated transit bus, which is undergoing testing at a Robotic Research facility in Maryland.
Coach Atlantic creates ‘bubble’ transport to keep CPL players safe
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 recycling pilot for electric bus batteries
New Flyer Industries, the parent company of MCI, is reporting success with a heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling pilot.
The North American bus…