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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2012

NTSB issues safety recs

Directed to the FMCSA, NHTSA, AASHTO and various motorcoach associations.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

Indian Trails, MDOT launch ‘hearing loop’ tech in fleet

Enables some hearing aids to amplify a single source of sound. Installed on a fleet of 17 motorcoaches operating 34 scheduled routes that serve passengers throughout Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2012

NTSB opens docket on Va. crash

On May 31, 2011, the motorcoach, operated by Sky Express Inc., was traveling northbound on I-95 in the vicinity of milepost 103 in Caroline County, Va., when it departed the right side of the highway and rolled over.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 21, 2012

How To Generate Motorcoach Business Leads

Websites such as Bus Rates.com and charterbusconnect.com do most of the homework for you. Some operators are using their current customers as sources for new leads. Additionally, trade shows offer the opportunity to establish personal relationships.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2012

ABA, Lancer to distribute crisis management video

All ABA operator members are eligible to access a free copy of Lancer’s “The First 24 Hours: How to Develop, Implement and Test a Serious Incident Response Plan.” The video was produced exclusively for Lancer’s bus and motorcoach policyholders and designed to help them build and maintain a crisis management plan.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

Motorcoach Council to help members market to general public

Developed in Europe and spreading to all parts of the world with a consumer focus, "Smart Move" clearly depicts all the benefits of motorcoach travel from the perspective of reducing congestion, reducing the environmental impact of travel, and showing the fun of traveling together as groups.

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ProductsMay 1, 2012

Digital media center

REI’s Digital Media Center is the centerpiece of any motorcoach audio/video entertainment system, offering easy access to thousands of movies, songs and photos.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2012

ABA releases tips for choosing motorcoach for prom

List includes verifying proof of federal operating authority, valid insurance and visiting association's website,

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ArticlesApril 18, 2012

Bus safety app makes data more accessible

SaferBus provides access to safety records on approximately 6,000 interstate commercial passenger carriers operating in the U.S., which includes privately operated motorcoach, school bus and tour bus companies.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanApril 13, 2012

For motorcoach industry, the media is the message

Last year was one of the worst on record as far as accidents and casualties for the motorcoach industry, which in the past has typically been one of the safest modes of transportation. If you take the amount of trips taken and compare that with the number of accidents, we’re talking pretty small potatoes; however, anybody in the industry will tell you one fatality is enough.

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