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SponsoredAugust 16, 2016

The Remaking of the Motorcoach: Big Changes Redefine Intercity Bus Travel

Scheduled bus lines throughout the country appear ready for takeoff. That is, they are methodically adopting the qualities of airlines, with all the complexities and strategic challenges involved. Dynamic scheduling, sophisticated pricing, reserved seating and even frequent traveler programs are giving the sector a makeover. The heightened competition is bringing added turbulence to a once sleepy mode of travel and rapidly changing its public image.

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SponsoredAugust 16, 2016

How to Make an Effective Motorcoach Marketing Program

While it is difficult to try to generalize every operator and create a single marketing plan that could be rolled out across multiple companies, there are indeed some “best practices” that every company should implement when creating their own strategic plan. Some “best practices” that every company should implement include “engineering an experience” for customers, using email marketing data, developing a responsive website and investing in a social media presence.

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ArticlesAugust 15, 2016

How is the Motorcoach Industry Tackling the Driver Shortage?

The crisis has pushed operators to use new workforce development tactics, including adding full-time human resources departments, increasing marketing and advertising, and enhancing their benefits package to be more attractive to job hunters.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2016

DATTCO adds 100th Van Hool to its fleet

The new TX45’s delivery was honored at the August International Motorcoach Group meeting in Norfolk, Va.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2016

MCI delivers 2 J4500s to Ala.

Each of Southern Coaches' 2016 motorcoaches offers a new standard tighter-turning independent front suspension and braking system offering car-like control and excellent stopping distances.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2016

Phoenix motorcoach operator adds Pokemon tours

The three-hour tour will take passengers to three Pokemon hotspots where they'll have 30 to 40 minutes to hunt Pokemon and battle at gyms.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2016

FMCSA proposes motorcoach crash preventability program

The agency proposes to accept requests for data reviews that seek to establish the non-preventability of certain crashes through its national data correction system known as DataQs.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

How to Make an Effective Motorcoach Marketing Program

Some “best practices” that every company should implement include “engineering an experience” for customers, using email marketing data, developing a responsive website and investing in a social media presence.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2016

Limo industry vet to discuss transition to full-service operator at BusCon

Ron Sorci's session will touch on a host of topics, including using existing accounts to build a motorcoach revenue base; the importance of hiring employees with motorcoach experience; and the need to understand and follow U.S. DOT rules and regulations.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2016

ABC delivers Van Hool CX45 to Baltimore operation

American Limousines' 56-passenger luxury motorcoach is powered by a 450 HP Detroit DD13 engine driving through an Allison B500 six- speed automatic transmission.

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