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Veteran motorcoach leader Steve Bacovsky dies after a distinguished 40-year career

Veteran motorcoach leader Steve Bacovsky dies after a distinguished 40-year career

November 20, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Steve Bacovsky, influential Western Canada motorcoach pioneer and devoted community supporter, died of cancer at 69.

Industry mourns Bruce Sankey, founding editor of Bus & Motorcoach News

Industry mourns Bruce Sankey, founding editor of Bus & Motorcoach News

September 23, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Bruce Sankey is remembered for his fearless reporting and lasting influence covering the bus industry, including launching Bus & Motorcoach News.

Motorcoach industry mourns Made in America Store founder Mark Andol

Motorcoach industry mourns Made in America Store founder Mark Andol

July 16, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Entrepreneur Mark Andol fostered strong bus industry ties through his New York store that sold only 100% American-made merchandise.

Bus industry remembers Ted Paul Goldenberg

Bus industry remembers Ted Paul Goldenberg

November 6, 2024 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

A dedicated travel industry leader, Ted Paul Goldenberg shaped student tours across North America, evolving from driver to company owner.

Remembering Charles E. Atchison Sr., founder of Atchison Transportation Services

Remembering Charles E. Atchison Sr., founder of Atchison Transportation Services

November 5, 2024 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Charles E. Atchison Sr., transportation pioneer and community advocate in Spartanburg, leaves a lasting legacy of service and leadership at 95.

Industry remembers co-founder of Miller Transportation

Industry remembers co-founder of Miller Transportation

June 5, 2024 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

John Thomas “Tom” Miller Sr., age 81, died June 2 at his residence. Miller, co-founder of Miller Transportation, is being remembered for his work in…

Industry remembers Nathaniel Caldwell, founder of Caldwell Bus Lines

Industry remembers Nathaniel Caldwell, founder of Caldwell Bus Lines

October 20, 2023 | by Shandra Martinez |

From coach builder to motorcoach operator, Nathaniel “Nate” Caldwell loved coaches. The owner and founder of Caldwell Bus Line in Warner Robins, Georgia, is being…

Bus industry remembers insurance broker Sackett Cook

Bus industry remembers insurance broker Sackett Cook

August 4, 2023 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The industry is remembering insurance broker Sackett Snow Cook, who during his long career served many United Motorcoach Association members in the Maryland, New Jersey…

Bus community mourns loss of industry veterans

Bus community mourns loss of industry veterans

May 17, 2022 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The motorcoach and bus community is mourning the loss of industry veterans Paul Rill and Norm Sawyer.

They are being remembered for their passion for…

Motorcoach community mourns the passing of industry veterans

Motorcoach community mourns the passing of industry veterans

October 7, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The motorcoach community is mourning the loss of three industry veterans: Wilhelm Matthews Sambdman, Gerald Douglas Kuykendall and Susan Marie (Denney) Abbott.

They are…

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