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News•by Staff•December 1, 2025

DRPT Taps Academy Bus to Operate Virginia Breeze’s Tidewater Current

With a provider in place, the route is now set to launch in Spring 2026.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•November 19, 2025

Julie Chalmers’ Path from Family Legacy to Leadership Success

Although she grew up part of a legacy family in the motorcoach industry, Julie Chalmers, Vice President and General Manager for Hotard Coaches, never thought she’d end up being part of the family business.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2025

ABA Foundation Study Reveals $158B Total Economic Impact of U.S. Motorcoach Travel

The expanded analysis revealed that motorcoach travel generated a total economic impact of $158 billion in 2024, supporting over 890,000 full- and part-time jobs across the U.S. economy and yielding $27.7 billion in taxes for federal, state, and local governments.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2025

ABA Report: Tariffs Drive Shift in Motorcoach Market as Pre-Owned Sales Jump 119% in Q3

Sales of new motorcoaches have increased by 17.7% compared to the same quarter in 2024, with the sale of pre-owned motorcoaches 119.1% higher.

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Articles•by Staff•November 7, 2025

UMA President/CEO Scott Michael on the Motorcoach Industry’s Road Ahead

In this conversation with METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman from a recent episode of METROspectives, Michael discusses the state of the industry’s recovery, emerging business models reshaping motorcoach operations, and UMA’s advocacy priorities in Washington, D.C.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2025

Biz Briefs: Tolar Supplying JTA Bus Shelters and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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News•by Staff•October 29, 2025

Biz Briefs: Tolar, Urban Solar, MCI, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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News•by Staff•October 22, 2025

DATTCO Expands with New Massachusetts Facility

The move marks a significant step in DATTCO’s continued growth and commitment to serving communities across New England with safe, reliable, and community-focused transportation solutions.

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News•by Staff•October 22, 2025

GILLIG, NFI Group Form 50/50 JV to Acquire American Seating Assets

The joint acquisition by the two U.S. heavy-duty transit bus manufacturers secures a critical component of the transit industry’s supply chain, positioning American Seating for operational performance recovery and long-term stability to the benefit of all customers, according to a joint press release.

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News•by Staff•October 21, 2025

American Bus Association Rebrands Ahead of Centennial Celebration

The unveiling marks a milestone moment as ABA prepares to celebrate a century of service and anticipates growth in 2026, the association said.

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