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NewsMarch 11, 2022

Hopp Technologies Inc. Launches the Nation’s First Geosocial Ride Matchmaking App

Hopp is the only company of its kind to match verified drivers with passengers based on interests for ride sharing, while also prioritizing safety, comfort, transportation costs, and reducing negative environmental impacts such as carbon emissions during their journey.

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

ABC Companies Travels on Cross-Country Road Trip aboard Electric Double-Deck Motorcoach

The 45-foot coach integrates the industry leading energy dense battery system from Proterra, with a Siemens ELFA II powertrain to provide a quiet, smooth zero-emissions ride and plenty of power for efficient, dependable operation.

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NewsMarch 8, 2022

Latest ABA Foundation Motorcoach Census Highlights COVID-19's Pandemic Damage to the Industry

As the federal government and states begin loosening travel restrictions and health mandates, the motorcoach industry hopes better times are ahead since more than 90% of the industry runs charter services, which relies on school and family trips.

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Photo Galleriesby Lexi TuckerMarch 1, 2022

2022 UMA Expo Brought the Buses

The event held February 23-26 in Long Beach, California, had no shortage of vehicles for attendees to check out up close and in person.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2022

ABC Companies Promotes Fleet Diversification at UMA Expo 2022

ABC said fleet diversification is key to the company's growth strategy, and the company’s current lineup reflects its commitment to mixed fleet utilization.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Intercity Bus Lines Gearing Up for a Strong Summer, but Challenges Remain

Forecasts for intercity bus travel are markedly better than those generally made for public transit, but somewhat less optimistic than that for Amtrak predicted by McKinsey & Co.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2022

ABC Companies, MTRWestern Complete Road Trip with Battery-Electric Motorcoach

The demonstration unit is the same make and model ABC began delivering to customers in early 2021 and is used for ongoing data collection.

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ArticlesFebruary 11, 2022

ABC Companies Stays Strong by Being Nimble

The coach distributor has used the extra time provided by pandemic disruptions to embrace change and delve into new business realms, including electrification.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2022

ABA Report: COVID Pandemic Continues to Rock Motorcoach Industry as Recovery is Slow

The charter bus industry experienced an estimated 57.1% reduction in revenues in 2021, according to the report.

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ArticlesFebruary 3, 2022

Fanfare for a Solemn Occasion: My Remembrances of Bill Luke

"If ever there was The Real Deal in the bus world, Bill Luke was the one. Anyone who has ever loved buses or the bus business, or routinely traveled by bus, owes him." - David Millhouser

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