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Motorcoach•by Brittany-Marie Swanson, Associate Editor•January 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: Tornado Bus Co.

Tornado Bus Co. - Dallas The Tornado Bus Co.’s new bus facility, which opened in October, encompasses 8.5 acres and is 10 minutes from downtown Dallas.

Motorcoach•by Brittany-Marie Swanson, Associate Editor•January 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: Peter Pan Bus Lines

Peter Pan Bus Lines - Springfield, Mass. Peter Pan added new MCI J4500s to its fleet. The coaches have clean-diesel engine technology to help reduce emissions and burn less fuel.

Motorcoach•by Brittany-Marie Swanson, Associate Editor•January 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operators: Pacific Coachways

Pacific Coachways - Garden Grove, Calif. Pacific Coachways received the California Highway Patrol’s STAR award in 2010 and 2012 for its outstanding safety record — the result of thorough driver training, according to the operator.

Motorcoach•by Nicole Schlosser•January 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operators: B&W Charters

B&W Charters - Kalamazoo, Mich. Events such as holiday and light tours keep B&W Charters’ trolleys running in the winter. The vehicles are in high demand during wedding season in the spring and summer.

Motorcoach•by Brittni Rubin, Assistant Editor•January 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operator: A Candies Coachworks

A Candies Coachworks - Gainesville, Fla. After branching out from limo service into charter tours in 2006, A Candies Coachworks began providing service for University of Florida athletic teams.

Motorcoach•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•January 8, 2013

Pub Perspective: Improving public perception of motorcoach industry is key

All of these changes, designed to improve the public’s perception of the industry, can only be good for operators around the country who provide top-notch services to millions of passengers each year.

Bus•by Nicole Schlosser•January 8, 2013

Transit Systems Find Creative Ways to Generate Revenue

Agencies are looking beyond conventional ads and tapping new technology, such as virtual grocery stores, regenerative braking and Groupon, to bring in more funds.

Paratransit•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•January 8, 2013

Program teaches operations importance of PM, inspection

Designed to fill a gap in training throughout the nation, the program looks at issues in the garage as well as new technologies on the horizon.

Motorcoach•by Brittany-Marie Swanson, Associate Editor•January 8, 2013

The Road to Motorcoach Refurbishment

Buying a new motorcoach to replace an aging vehicle is not always financially possible, but refurbishment can be a viable alternative. Choosing the right company, considering financing options and making a detailed refurb plan are essential to getting the most out of your coach.

Paratransit•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•January 8, 2013

Alternative fuels, tech take center stage at BusCon 2012

New vehicles fueled by natural gas and propane or improved to meet customer demands were displayed throughout the show floor, while APTA President/CEO Michael Melaniphy delivered the Keynote Address touting the public transit industry’s growth in the U.S.

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