Although the legislation would generate $19.5 billion in revenues from transportation motor fuels in 2013, 77 percent of the revenue would be diverted away from investment in public transportation and other surface transportation in the first year, according to the association’s president, William Millar.
The RoadRunner MRH Series DVR records up to 16 cameras simultaneously with compression rates ideal for networking and remote access.
Made specifically for bus applications, the JENSEN JE729BVM energy efficient, LED backlight 7-inch LCD monitor allows for maximum passenger headroom.
GPS Angel’s new V4 Red Light Camera and Speed Camera warning system features an integrated rechargeable lithiumion battery option.
Custom ordered by the Navy, the coaches are wrapped with vivid graphics depicting warships and various sailors at work and are quipped with state-of-the-art kiosks and computer systems to provide information to the Canadian public and employment opportunities to potential sailors.
By using driver safety information during pre-employment screening, commercial carriers will be able to better assess the potential safety risks of prospective driver-employees.
Whether in print or online, motorcoach carriers are reaching out to customers with package deals and special offers on Facebook. Meanwhile, online tools make marketing easier.
Joseph Osterman is former NTSB managing director and currently president of J S Eastman Enterprises LLC.
Julie King of Excursions Trailways of Ft. Wayne, Ind., was named Trailways' Driver of the Year for her demonstrated professionalism and documented safe-performance records.
Quebec’s Autocar Hélie’s two new J4500s feature electronic stability control, a tire-pressure monitoring system and a Cummins ISM engine. New Orleans-based David Tours Inc.’s new D4505 features plush seating, clean-diesel engine technology powered by a Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine and ZF Astronic transmission.
ABA made a strategic decision — knowing it was a risky in the Facebook frontier days of early 2009 — to end its blog to refocus on Facebook instead as the primary forum to reach members and receive feedback.
Services such as MegaBus are experiencing double-digit growth by attracting passengers with amenities such as free Wi-Fi connections, electric outlets and in some cases, tables and cup holders.
Operation hopes to acquire five more in order to complete a fleet of motorcoaches with Premier seats in the next 18 to 24 months.
Providing instant access to customer opinions, Survey on the Spot enables businesses to gather information from customers on their iPhones, smartphones and the Web.
The new law outlaws texting by all drivers. First-time violators face fines of $20 to $400, along with four points on their driving records. Second-time violators face fines of $200 to $800. Police officers can stop motorists suspected of this offense alone.
At North Carolina's Raleigh Convention Center, the United Motorcoach Association welcomed professionals from the motorcoach industry for educational sessions and a show floor featuring equipment suppliers and motorcoach and bus manufacturers.
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