Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

The new 55-passenger coaches have the Angel Trax security monitoring system; DriveCam; wood grain flooring; and Amaya passenger seats custom built to Venture's specification, which includes three-point seat belts and other luxury and safety options.

ABC Companies also announced that Clint Guth, regional vice president/GM, Western Region, has assumed responsibility for the sales management for ABC's Midwestern and Canadian Regions.

Greyhound and ABC Companies will be generating 120 jobs specifically for this project, which is estimated to take 12 to 18 months to complete.

The carrier’s Van Hools feature Cummins ISM engines and ZF 12 speed Astronic transmissions. Safety equipment includes passenger seat belts, SmarTire monitoring, Kidde fire suppression systems, an upper deck monitoring camera and a Saucon GPS system.

Individuals were recognized for their achievements in sales and excellence in customer service and support.

The interactive sites will allow customers to chat directly with designated ABC personnel via postings and tweets, as well as access to YouTube postings.

Anaheim, Calif. division of Coach America took delivery of three TD925 coaches, while eight Van Hool ADA-equipped C2045Es have been added to its Woodland commuter fleet in Houston.

The bus features a Cummins ISM engine/Allison Gen4 B500 drive train, with Van Hool’s contoured parcel rack and 23-inch video monitors, REI’s enhanced sound system and leather trimmed Amaya Gaudi passenger seats.

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.