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Motorcoachby StaffApril 16, 2010

NAMO taps first Executive Administrator

Mary Presley will manage the affairs of the National Association of Motorcoach Operators on a daily basis, using her diverse experience in the bus and motorcoach industry.

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Busby StaffApril 16, 2010

ABC Companies recognizes top performers

Individuals were recognized for their achievements in sales and excellence in customer service and support.

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Busby StaffApril 16, 2010

Daimler receives ISO 14001 certification

Earned for Mississauga, Ontario production facility. Certification allows Daimler Buses North America to establish targets that work to reduce landfill waste, gas consumption, and electricity consumption.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 16, 2010

UMA, NTA members converge in D.C.

On Wednesday, members were given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with their local Congresspersons or Senators through pre-scheduled meetings.

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Busby StaffApril 16, 2010

MCI delivers to Indiana, San Antonio

Four new commuter coaches will help Valpraiso, Ind. provide ChicagoDASH service.

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Busby StaffApril 15, 2010

MBTA fires 8 for falsifying records

GM contends the group committed a years-long scheme in which false entries were made into a maintenance tracking database, showing that 200-plus buses — more than 20-percent of the fleet — had met the required rate an inspection every 6,000 miles.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 15, 2010

Prevost supports 'Celebrity Bus Drivers Academy'

The inaugural Academy course will be held at Prevost's Nashville facility, with instruction provided by its training technicians, technicians from the coach conversion industry and professionals from the entertainer coach leasing business, including veteran drivers, leasing agents and owners.

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Busby StaffApril 15, 2010

State looking into Maryland transit layoffs

After Annapolis Transit laid off two transportation department mechanics, the Maryland Transportation Administration has expressed concern over the agency’s ability to properly maintain buses.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 15, 2010

NJ Transit approves adjusted fare, service plan

Fare plans will take effect May 1, 2010. Under the new plan there will be a modest 10-percent increase for local bus and light rail customers. Current Access Link services for people with disabilities who are unable to use regular bus service, and selected bus routes in eight counties will be maintained.

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Railby StaffApril 15, 2010

FTA announces additional $765M for ARC project

Reaffirms the administration’s intent to enter into a full funding grant agreement to provide $3 billion in discretionary FTA New Starts funds for the $8.7 billion project.

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