Grandson of pioneer bus operator finds new ways to serve industry
“It’s not only in our blood, but it’s also in our name,” was one of the marketing slogans John Busskohl remembers his family’s business using…
1970 Sultana sweeps MOBT awards at Spring Fling
The Parra family’s 1970 Sultana swept the awards at the Spring Fling, the Museum of Bus Transportation’s annual event held June 4-5…
UMA to EPA: Consider revising derate regulations
The United Motorcoach Association is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to consider revising derate regulations before issuing 2027 emission standards because of unintended consequences for…
DC Loves Buses Day returns to honor drivers
DC Loves Buses Day has returned after a two-year hiatus.
The annual event shows appreciation for bus drivers who bring groups to visit Washington, D.C.
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Pacific Coachways President Tom Giddens’ passion for buses began at church
Tom Giddens’ love of buses began at church.
When his pastor bought a brand new Carpenter school bus to take the Lutheran congregation’s Young Believers…
Vandalia Coach’s Phil Streif advocates for industry with EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently acknowledged hearing from charter bus companies detailing difficulties experienced with emission regulations. Operators say the agency’s…
FlixBus enters deregulated Ontario intercity bus market
FlixBus is expanding into Canada with domestic service routes with Toronto and Ottawa connections, benefitting from Ontario’s deregulation in 2021 and Greyhound’s shutdown of its…
Rash of roof hatch violations is taking buses out of service
Several motorcoaches have recently been ordered out of service after inspections reveal issues with roof hatch violations.
As a result of the multiple out-of-service reports…
YouTuber James Wang captures the fun at his 1st UMA EXPO
Bus & Motorcoach News invited industry YouTuber James Wang to join the team in telling the stories of the UMA EXPO. He didn’t disappoint in…