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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 27, 2022

Yankee Line Partners with USGA, MCI to Operate Electric Motorcoach

The zero-emission motorcoach provided shuttle service between Forest Hills MBTA Station and The Country Club from June 16-19.

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NewsMay 27, 2022

Motorcoach Sales Still Impacted by COVID-19, ABA Foundation Report Finds

This quarter the participating manufacturers sold 191 new and 109 pre-owned coaches, for a total of 300 motorcoaches. This compares with just 270 during January 2021.

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NewsMay 13, 2022

Canada’s Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus to Add 50 Prevost Coaches

The commitment signifies a strengthened partnership between the two companies, and the much-anticipated restart of the motorcoach industry in Canada following significant impact due to the pandemic.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanApril 13, 2022

2022 Bringing Renewed Energy

Having already been on the road for a couple of conferences, both folks in the public transit and motorcoach sectors have a lot of optimism the ship is starting to correct itself, and it’s good to see all the energy out on the show floors and in the halls.

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NewsApril 5, 2022

COVID-19 Impacting Motorcoach Sales, Finds New ABA Foundation Report

For January, the participating manufacturers sold 34 new and 25 pre-owned coaches, for a total of 59 motorcoaches. This compares with just 50 during January of 2021.

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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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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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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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NewsJanuary 18, 2022

NTSB Chair Praises NHTSA’s Final Rule on Bus Rollover Structural Integrity

On Dec. 29, NHTSA published its final rule creating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 227, “Bus rollover structural integrity," to enhance the structural integrity of motorcoaches and other buses with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 26,000 pounds.

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