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Articlesby Alex RomanJanuary 22, 2024

An Inside Look at What Makes AAAHI Successful

METRO's Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year focuses on technology and empowering people to drive its vision at six separate and environmentally diverse operations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 19, 2024

Motorcoaches Are Eco-Friendly Transportation Leaders, Report Finds

The American Bus Association Foundation partnered with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute to assess the environmental impact of motorcoach operations.

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Photo Galleriesby Alex RomanJanuary 18, 2024

Nashville Welcomes ABA Marketplace

This year's event marks the final Marketplace for President/CEO Peter Pantuso. Here's a look at the coaches on the show floor, as well as scenes from METRO's Innovative Operator of the Year Award presentation.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 16, 2024

ABC Companies, Van Hool to Continue Long-Term Exclusive Distribution Agreement

Filip Van Hool and Roman Cornell finalized the details of continuing the existing long-term distribution agreement for Van Hool motorcoaches in the North American market through ABC Companies.

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 15, 2024

AAAHI Named METRO's Innovative Operator of the Year

Trisha Fridrich, VP, business development and marketing, was on hand to accept the award during the ABA's Operator Breakfast at Marketplace in Nashville.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 4, 2024

ABA Launches Process to ID Pantuso Successor

The association's search committee tapped Heidrick & Struggles, one of the nation’s leading executive search firms, to conduct the search through their Washington, D.C. office.

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ArticlesDecember 27, 2023

Benefits of Composites for Bus, Coach Profiles

With global fuel prices soaring in recent months, composites can provide bus operators with much-needed savings by providing improved integrated design possibilities and reducing lifetime maintenance costs.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 19, 2023

Financing to Boost NFI’s Zero-Emission Bus, Coach Offerings, Production Capabilities

As first announced with NFI’s second quarter 2023 financial results, NFI entered into an agreement for up to C$10 million in interest-free financing from PrairiesCan through Canada’s Jobs and Growth Fund.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 12, 2023

Virginia Breeze Hits Ridership Record

Managed by the Virginia DRPT and funded through the FTA’s Intercity Bus Program, The Virginia Breeze is a vital intercity bus service connecting communities across the Commonwealth to larger cities and other major forms of transportation.

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Newsby Christy GrimesDecember 12, 2023

Report into Fatal Ohio Bus Crash Involving Students Reveals Potential Cause [Updated Dec. 12]

Three students, two chaperones, and a teacher were killed in the fiery chain-reaction crash. The report reveals the semi-truck was allegedly following too closely.

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