Notable successes included a 12 percent increase in pre-owned motorcoach sales compared to the previous year, Sprinter Shuttle sales doubling 2007’s numbers and substantial growth from its Orlando Metro Service Center.
New safety standards would be based on sound scientific research and crash test data and may include requirements for seat belts, improved window glazing, stronger roof construction, better fire suppression and protection, and improved emergency exits.
New E4500s feature a Cummins engine coupled with an Allison Transmission powertrain, as well as Amaya Brasil seats with self-retracting footrests and Aesys destination signs.
Many family-owned and operated bus businesses that came to Texas to help in recent hurricane evacuations now face financial instability due to a delay in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds disbursement.
Course, designed specifically for commercial transportation officials, representatives of federal agencies, staff of non-governmental relief organizations and emergency managers, will focus on the understanding of how professionals can most effectively support the family assistance efforts within their organizations.