Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

Company raises $10,000-plus for Haiti, auctions bus to help ABA award scholarships.

ABC Companies recently moved into the new complex, which includes 11 double-length service bays, a 75,000-square-foot warehouse and a $2,000,000 parts inventory to support operators in the Western U.S. and Canada.

Although the customer will be responsible to pay for repairs on site, Premier is trained in ABC's warranty policy and will be able to offer assurance as to what repairs will be reimbursed, according to the company.

Many organizations within the motorcoach industry have already made sizeable donations to aid Haiti, including the United Motorcoach Association and the American Bus Association.

Savannah's Swept Away specified an REI Entertainment system with 15.4-inch monitors, a Saucon TDS GPS system and a rear window with curtains

The marketing initiative — 'Get Motorcoachified' — is designed to promote public awareness about the availability, selection, usage and benefits of motorcoach transportation

ABC Companies also announced that Filip Van Hool was awarded the 2009 Bus Builder of the Year award at the BusWorld 2009 Show, in Kortrijk, Belgium.

Company will offer an Opt-In Service Parts Program that provides operators the option of contributing a percentage of their net parts purchase to the Motorcoach Council.

Delivers two 3035REs, 10 Van Hool C2045Es and one Van Hool T2145 to New York, New Jersey, Virginia and Illinois.

Built on the Freightliner S2 coach chassis and powered by a Cummins ISB engine coupled to an Allison 2200PTS transmission, the M1235 is the fourth mid-sized model for operator.