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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2017

H & L Charters takes delivery of MCI J4500 won during UMA Expo

The auction benefited the Motorcoach Marketing Council, with proceeds supporting the image and future of motorcoach travel in North America via Council’s GoMotorcoach campaign available to operators.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

Vonlane Expands Service Between Houston & San Antonio

The launch of Vonlane service to San Antonio means 70% of Texas' population living in the "Texas Triangle" cities of Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are now served by Vonlane motorcoaches.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2017

UMA names interim President/CEO

Steve Klika is the former president of the International Motorcoach Group and has been active in recruiting new leadership for numerous motorcoach companies and trade associations in the U.S. and Canada.  

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2017

The Ride's deputy CEO/COO retires after 42 years of service

Dawn Gabay began working with TheRide in 1975 and served many positions, including motorcoach operator, dispatcher, supervisor, manager, assistant executive director, and interim CEO, before beginning her role as deputy CEO in October of 2009.

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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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