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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

METRO Blog: Is reauthorization on backburner again?

Working on a story regarding federal legislation and reauthorization and let's just say I am not filled with optimism.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2011

UMA, NTA announce co-located shows

By collaborating with their annual events, UMA and NTA will bring together 2,000 buyers with thousands of supplier and destination partners.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2011

ABA Foundation adds new $10K scholarship

The new ABAF "Driving The Future Award" scholarship is four times larger than each of the 19 current scholarships that award students $2,500 each academic year to pursue coursework to help them prepare for future positions of leadership throughout the motorcoach, tour and group travel industry.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2011

Greyhound, Md. DOT to provide rural bus service

Launched the first phase of Greyhound Connect, a service linking rural communities between Baltimore and Wilmington, Del. with intercity bus transportation. Service is the result of a needs assessment conducted by the MDOT that identified regions within the state in need of daily, scheduled and affordable transportation.

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ProductsJanuary 3, 2011

Tire chain-ready air suspension

Onspot Chains allow the operator to engage and disengage tire chains at the flip of a dashboard switch for increased traction on snow and ice in forward or reverse.

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ProductsJanuary 3, 2011

Germ Spread Prevention Kit

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes can be used on frequently touched and shared hard surfaces, such as handrails, tabletops, door handles and airplane tray tables. Meanwhile, Clorox Hand Sanitizer is a spray that provides a quick, non-messy solution for people on-the-go.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2011

Prevost to showcase 15,000th vehicle at ABA, UMA

The new H-Series conveys the brand values of customer intimacy, premium quality and sound innovation; and it is designed to look the part, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2010

Court: Bluffton U.'s insurance covers crash victims, families

The ruling means that as much as $21 million more in insurance money will be available to pay claims, opening the door for civil litigation to proceed.

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2010

BusCon 2010: Cutaway Vehicle Introductions, Green Technology in Abundance

Highlights include new offerings from Freightliner and IC Bus, as well as propane-propelled vehicles and an innovation using solar power. Educational session topics included driver safety, customer service for paratransit and the benefits of alternative fuels.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2010

Congress extends appropriations, SAFETEA-LU until March 2011

The previous extension of SAFETEA-LU was set to expire at the end of 2010, and this is the sixth extension of the legislation since the original authorization expired on Sept. 30, 2009.

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