Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

On Friday, a tour bus owned by Tierra Santa Inc. caused a collision that killed six people and injured several others. The company lost its ability to operate April 1, 2009, because it does not have insurance.

Goes into effect April 1. Used by enforcement personnel in identifying Critical Vehicle Inspection Item violations following a roadside inspection that can prohibit a motor carrier or operator from driving or operating a commercial motor vehicle for a specified period of time or until the defective condition is corrected.

The joint marketing agreement will create, develop and promote alternative transportation and 49ers game day packages for fans from various locations across Northern California.

The delivery will mark the eighth J4500 for Hagey Coach and Tours, bringing its fleet to a total of 20 MCI motorcoaches, 150 school buses and 20 vans.

All of the new buses are seat belt-equipped and include automatic fire suppression and tire pressure monitoring. Buses also feature complimentary Wi-Fi and power outlets for mobile computing or battery chargers.

Former BART officer to stand trial for murder. Coach driver exonerated. Senate confirms new MTA Chairman.

Online info includes resources for bus and tour operators seeking information on motorcoach parking, drop-off points and other critical information has more than doubled in the number of destination resources provided in the past few months.

Board member nominated for the two-year term as Chairman by President Barack Obama on June 18 and confirmed by the United States Senate on July 24.

Rail crash safeguards not always used. Foreign rail firms looking to stimulus . Motorcoach from 1937 rescued, renovated.

Dattco Inc, of New Britain, Conn., ordered three C2045 charter coaches, two TD925 double deck coaches, three T2145 “Tour” class coaches and two T2145 “Dattco Experience” coaches. Little Rock Tours purchased a new Van Hool C2045.