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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2018

Japan testing 'driver sharing' between bus companies

During the trial period, motorcoach companies that need drivers will be able to temporarily employ drivers from other companies in locations that are experiencing a tourism lull.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2018

Holiday Tours Inc. named METRO's Motorcoach Operator of the Year

Founded in 1978 by Nancy and Dwight Thompson, Holiday Tours is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary.

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ArticlesJanuary 4, 2018

Seating Manufacturers Design for Efficiency, Hygiene

Cleanliness, weight reduction, and technology drive recent innovations in the transit and motorcoach seating industry.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2018

Daimler Buses and REV Group team up in North America

New General Distributor REV Coach LLC will start selling Setra motorcoaches in January 2018.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 29, 2017

Top 50 Motorcoach Fleets Focused on Growing Business, Recruiting Drivers

While finding drivers and maintenance personnel is still a real issue for operators, many have not only used the web to revamp their approach to recruit drivers, but also market their operations to increase utilization rates. New for 2018, this year’s list is ranked by most motorcoaches, rather than most vehicles as it has in the past.  

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2017

Transport Canada mandates new tech to improve motorcoach safety

In addition to electronic stability control, separate proposed regulations will introduce mandatory electronic logging devices for federally regulated motor carriers (trucks and buses) and their commercial drivers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2017

Asian American Motorcoach Operators names new chief administrator

Godfrey LeBron is the former longtime co-owner of Paradise Travel and has previously served as the president of the Bus Association of New York and chairman of the United Motorcoach Association.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2017

FMCSA reminds motorcoach industry that ELDs are now mandatory

Agency is reminding motorcoach operators that its enforcement partners are fully prepared for the Dec. 18, 2017 implementation, and are committed to implementing the ELD rule in a manner that improves safety without impeding commerce.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2017

GOGO Charters launches operations in UK

Company helped revolutionize the motorcoach industry by integrating a technology-first approach into its booking process.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2017

New Flyer to invest $28 million in Ky. facility

The Shepherdsville, Ky. facility will fabricate parts for the manufacture of New Flyer transit buses, MCI motorcoaches, and spare parts for NFI Parts.

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