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Interior of a MCI J4500 bus with 2+1 executive seating.
News•by News/Media Release•September 16, 2025

MCI Debuts Executive Seating With Delivery to Hebaragi & Lemi Bus

With new J4500 deliveries, MCI introduces factory-direct 2+1 executive seating, enhancing comfort while saving operators time and cost.

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Photo for METROspectives Video Podcast with UMA's Scott Michael.
Videos•by Alex Roman•September 15, 2025

Attracting New Operators to the Industry and More with the UMA’s Scott Michael

Scott Michael, President and CEO of the UMA, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss what the association is doing to increase the number of operators, the state of the UMA in general, and much more.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•September 11, 2025

FlixBus, Greyhound, and the Future of Intercity Travel

In a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Kai Boysan, CEO of FlixBus North America, to discuss the company’s growth model, its integration with Greyhound, and what the future holds for intercity bus travel in the U.S. and beyond.

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A green and white graphic with Trans-Bridge Lines historical images.
Articles•by Elora Haynes•September 10, 2025

How Trans-Bridge Lines Continues to Reinvent Itself After 84 Years in Transit

From pandemic recovery to digital upgrades, this family-run motorcoach company adapts to change and drives forward.

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A Great American Road Trip motorcoach bus at an event.
News•by News/Media Release•September 5, 2025

ABA Foundation Releases 2024 Motorcoach Group Travel Economic Impact Report 

The new report reveals motorcoach group travel generated nearly $90 billion in economic activity and supported more than half a million U.S. jobs in 2024.

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Buslane Founder and CEO Michael Rogers poses in front of a charter bus.
News•by News/Media Release•August 27, 2025

Buslane Launches Charter Bus Booking Platform

The new marketplace lets riders book directly with operators, streamlining an outdated charter process.

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News•by Staff•August 20, 2025

ABA, AIANTA Partner to Grow Indigenous Tourism in Group Travel

The collaboration underscores ABA’s commitment to supporting Indigenous tourism as a driver of cultural preservation, economic growth, and authentic travel experiences across North America.

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Gray Line Tennessee team poses in front of a custom motorcoach wrap celebrating the company’s recognition as 2025 IMG Operator of the Year.
News•by News/Media Release•August 19, 2025

Gray Line Tennessee Named IMG Operator of the Year

Gray Line Tennessee was named the 2025 International Motorcoach Group (IMG) Operator of the Year, recognizing the company’s operational excellence, safety leadership, and community impact.

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News•by Alex Roman•August 13, 2025

Inside the EPA's Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fix and Its Impact on the Motorcoach Industry

Starting with model year 2027, EPA requirements state that all new diesel on-road trucks and motorcoaches must be engineered to avoid sudden and severe power loss after running out of DEF. Find out more about what led to the EPA's decision and how it will benefit operators.

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News•by Staff•August 11, 2025

New Motorcoach Sales Fall 5.6% Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty

American Bus Association (ABA) President/CEO Fred Ferguson said the motorcoach industry’s recovery in 2024 is now slowing due to higher supply chain costs, policy uncertainty, and declining buyer confidence linked to significant trade policy changes.

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