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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorFebruary 24, 2015

Political shifts, smaller vehicles are key trends at UMA Expo

The shifting congressional makeup, political action and an array of vehicles were the main focus at January’s United Motorcoach Association Expo in New Orleans.

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Motorcoachby Brittni RubinJanuary 6, 2015

2015 Innovative Operators: TourCoach Charters and Tours

From celebrity tours to charters, putting the customer first is vitally important for the Commerce, Calif. operation.

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Motorcoachby Brittni RubinJanuary 6, 2015

2015 Innovative Operators: Pioneer Trails

Filling niche market, key to growth, prosperity at the Millersburg, Ohio operation.

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Motorcoachby Brittni RubinJanuary 6, 2015

2015 Innovative Operators: Astro Travel and Tours

Top-line equipment, passenger amenities contribute to the overall experience for the Tallahassee, Fla. operator.

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Motorcoachby Kelsey Nolan, Assistant EditorJanuary 6, 2015

2015 Innovative Operators: Blue Lakes Charters and Tours

Unmatched customer service, family-owned Clio, Mich. business drives success.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJanuary 5, 2015

Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year: DC Trails

William and Liliana Torres were presented the award on Tuesday at the ABA's Marketplace in St. Louis.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 5, 2015

SEPTA fare collection system gets ‘smart,’ retires tokens

Philadelphia region commuters will soon be able to stop counting coins in order to use public transit once the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) rolls out its new chip-enabled fare payment system.

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Paratransitby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorJanuary 5, 2015

5 Qs: Q'Straint's Jean-Marc Girardin

For 30 years, Q’Straint has remained focused on one vision: to develop the world’s most effective wheelchair passenger safety solutions for public and private transportation. Today, Q’Straint is a global company serving customers in over 50 countries around the world.Jean-Marc Girardin, founder/executive chairman at Q’Straint, talks about how the company’s key innovations shaped the industry and how important family is to the business.

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Railby Kelsey Nolan, Assistant EditorJanuary 5, 2015

Kustom Seating Introduces New Generation Intercity Rail Seat

Kustom Seating Unlimited Inc. of Bellwood, Ill., developed its PRIIA intercity seat design to be utilized on the bi-level cars, which will be manufactured by Nippon Sharyo.

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Busby Kelsey Nolan, Assistant EditorJanuary 5, 2015

Upholstery-Free Seating Options Pave the Way In Transit

Features transit agencies should be focusing on when shopping for seats include comfort and style, ease of use and maintenance, as well as ergonomic design.

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