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Articles•December 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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News•by Staff and News Reports•December 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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News•by Staff and News Reports•December 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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News•by Christy Grimes•December 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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Articles•by Alex Roman•December 7, 2023

Tackling The Cost of Motorcoach Insurance Post-COVID

While the pandemic put a freeze on business, insurance companies were able to help operations control costs when their vehicles weren’t running. Now that operations are in business again, however, there are some keys to keep in mind to keep this controllable cost as low as possible.

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News•by News/Media Release•December 6, 2023

Corcentric, IMG Celebrate 10-Year Partnership

Celebrating 25 years, IMG comprises 53 companies across the country that range in size and region, and reflect a range of business models.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•November 21, 2023

Greyhound Marks 36 Years of 'Home Free' Program

Home Free helps youth and young adults, who have run away or are experiencing homelessness, between the ages of 12 and 21 safely reunite with their families or legal guardians, or travel to an alternative living arrangement through a free bus ticket.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•November 8, 2023

ABA Foundation Report Finds Motorcoach Sales Up in Q3

Participating manufacturers sold 338 new and 104 pre-owned coaches, for a total of 442 motorcoaches. This compares with 427 during the third quarter 2022.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•October 23, 2023

ABA’s Pantuso Talks Final Year at Association, Future of Motorcoach Industry

Although his departure date as president and CEO is set for September 2024, Pantuso explains there is too much to do to start “counting down the days,” including continuing to help operators get back on their feet post-COVID and preparing for his final Marketplace, which will be held in Nashville.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•October 20, 2023

Megabus, Busbud Partner to Expand Offerings in U.S., Canada

Megabus' more than 500 cities served will now be available to reserve through Busbud's convenient booking platform for a seamless travel transportation experience.

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