Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

Interested parties are invited to submit a topic idea and abstract that could be used as a session at the upcoming event. Deadline is March 1, 2013.

Will remain at Chicago's Navy Pier in 2013.

On hand to present the awards was past President of the MSBMA and President of Champion Bus John Resnik. Chicago area-based Pace Suburban Bus was the top agency, with more than 1,400 vehicles.

To demo MB-2000 Bus Simulator in BusCon’s exhibit hall September 11 to 12, 2012. The MB-2000 features a variety of visual display options designed to closely replicate the driving environment for training purposes.

As a nationally recognized leader, Melaniphy’s entire career has been in public transportation, with more than 24 years of both public and private sector experience. Always a strong advocate for giving back, he also serves on a number of higher education and non-profit boards.

The annual bus event is accepting proposals for presentations for the 2012 conference, which will take place September 11-12 at Navy Pier in Chicago.

Presentations must be completely unbiased and brand/product neutral. Without exception, materials and presentations must provide solid, take-away value for attendees.

The Solar Bus consists of four thin film solar panels that run the length of the bus and charge an on-board battery bank. When the bus engine is off, the batteries power the air-conditioning and wireless connectivity equipment, enabling the buses to effectively meet anti-idling standards without compromising passenger comfort.

A highlight of the event was the keynote address from Dave Bolger, chief operating officer for Chicago 2016, the bid committee charged with working to bring the Olympics to Chicago.

Gulf Tran, an affiliate of Gulf Stream Coach Inc. will showcase three new product lines at the BusCon show in Chicago, Ill. from Sept. 15-17.