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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 15, 2014

2014 Innovative Operator of the Year: C&J Bus Lines

Whether it’s developing its workforce or working to make every aspect of a customer’s trip an enjoyable experience, the Portsmouth, N.H.-based operation, chosen as METRO Magazine’s inaugural Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year, focuses on fostering and maintaining partnerships at every level.

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Motorcoachby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: VIP Tour & Charter Bus Co.

Portland, Maine operation is staying small and adapting to new ways to reach customers for the long haul.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: King's Tours

Knowledge, expertise and impeccable safety record sets operation apart in San Francisco.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: Hotard Coaches Inc.

Diverse service offerings and community involvement keep New Orleans company on top.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: Gray Line Tours of Tucson

Ariz.-based operator creates high-end experiential tours that give customers a glimpse of the regional culture.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: Empire Coach Line

Based in Orlando, Fla., the operation is expanding markets and tapping tech for operational efficiencies.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: Arrow Stage Lines

Focusing on safety, tech amenities key to fleet success is the key to success for the Omaha, Neb. operation.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherJanuary 14, 2014

Intercity bus services should be part of national policy

The focus should not simply be in greater safety enforcement; a larger vision of better mobility choices, including intercity bus services, must be part of the next bill.

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Busby Joe BrinkmeyerJanuary 14, 2014

LaFrance, local transit agencies forge partnerships, reap benefits

A lack of job stability in the transit bus industry, as well as the textile industry that services the transit market, is a key reason three transit properties and their seat fabric supplier forged a bond that has proven to be mutually beneficial to all participants.

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Busby Alex RomanJanuary 14, 2014

Transit Trending Toward Maintenance-Free Seating Options

Other trends include varied fabric options, space-saving flip seats for improved accessibility and robust plastic models for ease of cleaning.

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