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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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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2012

Zimride expands its university offering with motorcoach

The idea to begin providing motorcoach ticketing on its website came to Zimride after creating a ticketing system for one of its partners, the University of Colorado - Boulder, who operated a ski shuttle and wanted to find a way to sell tickets to its students.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2012

UMA, NTA adjust Travel Exchange dates

The combination of NTA’s annual convention and UMA’s Motorcoach EXPO is now set for January 20 to 24 in Orlando, Fla.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2012

Prevost announces spring webinars

The 2012 line-up will include in-depth education on the Volvo 9700 and Prevost motorcoaches. Sessions will also include presentations on the Prevost Parts eCommerce site and Prevost Liaison telematics system.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 14, 2012

Operator of the Year: Northfield Lines Expands Operation Via Fleet, Customer Diversification

Over the past 23 years, John (pictured) and Larry Benjamin, co-owners of the Minnesota-based business, have built up their companies to become award-winning motorcoach and school bus operations. Meanwhile, the industry says goodbye to Larry, a well-loved member who made invaluable contributions through the UMA.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2012

NTSB to meet on 2011 N.Y. motorcoach crash

The draft report presented to the five NTSB members will include the following issue areas: survival factors, driver background and human factors, highway design, vehicle factors, motor carrier oversight, and the company operating and safety history.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Northfield Lines named METRO’s ‘Operator of the Year’

METRO publisher Frank DiGiacomo presented the award to owners John Benjamin and Larry Benjamin at the UMA’s 2012 Motorcoach Expo in Long Beach, Calif., in February to honor their exceptional achievements in the industry.

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