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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 15, 2017

[Photos] United Motorcoach Expo 2017 - St. Louis

Highlights from the annual UMA Expo, which was held Feb. 26 to March 1, includes vehicles from the show floor and industry execs at sessions.

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Newsby Alex RomanMarch 7, 2017

Motorcoach Expo Offers Glimpse of Industry’s Tech Future

With an aim to help operators prepare for the changing landscape, technology was a big focus at 2017 UMA Expo, which also included a fond farewell to long-time President/CEO Vic Parra.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Calif. motorcoach crash kills 1, injures 26

The company involved in the crash had their vehicles inspected 22 times in the last two years, and a vehicle was taken out of service during one of the inspections, according to federal records.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

Cummins confirms 2017 engine lineup for motorcoach market

Both the 9-liter L9 and 12-liter ISX12 are 2017 greenhouse gas phase 1-compliant.

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

Economic Shifts Boost Intercity Bus Industry, While 'Disruptive' Tech Takes Hold

With business down in Fiscal Year 2016, which ended in June,ridership also dipped in some markets, but not the Northeast where both services and competition are increasing. While admittedly in its infancy, crowdsourcing motorcoach services is also slightly on the rise.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2017

Prevost delivers X3-45, names new director, pre-owned coach sales

Capitol Tours recently marked 30 years of partnering with Prevost, by adding a brand new X3-45 motorcoach, bringing their total number of Prevost coaches to eight.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2017

Wynne takes delivery of 4 Van Hool CX45s

Company offers services ranging from airport transfer, executive transportation, worldwide events, and meeting planning to motorcoach charters throughout the U.S.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

2017 Top 50 Motorcoach Survey

Operators report they have stepped up efforts to find drivers and growth of transportation network companies is starting to compete for the industry’s business.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

Lamers Bus Lines named METRO's Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year

Corporate Secretary Kevin Lamers was on hand to accept the award at this year's ABA Marketplace in Cleveland.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

FMCSA establishes drug and alcohol clearinghouse for motorcoach drivers

The final rule's annual net benefits are an estimated $42 million, with crash reductions resulting from annual and pre-employment queries by FMCSA-regulated motor carriers.

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