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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Prevost introduces electric cooling package for motorcoaches

The innovative and fully-integrated system was designed entirely in-house at Prevost and eliminates the belt-driven fan, thereby reducing the engine horsepower required to operate.

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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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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 15, 2016

Indiana’s Royal Excursion builds diverse fleet to ‘tackle any type of work’

With a range of vehicles, which includes sedans, minibuses, party buses, limousines and motorcoaches, Kaser explains that his company is diversified enough to tackle any type of work.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2016

Feds propose speed limiters for motorcoaches, trucks

The proposal discusses the benefits of setting the maximum speed at 60, 65, and 68 miles per hour, but the agencies will consider other speeds based on public input.

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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 Giles BaileyMay 6, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Competition heats up in Europe's long-distance rail market

From motorcoaches, new rail supplier entrants and more, Europe's long-distance rail is experiencing an unprecedented amount of competition. 

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

FMCSA seeks input on state annual inspection programs for motorcoaches, passenger vans

Plans to assess the risks associated with improperly maintained or inspected passenger-carrying CMVs by reviewing the effectiveness of existing federal inspection standards that are applicable and considering the costs and benefits of having a mandatory inspection.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2016

Passenger trips on motorcoaches remain strong: ABA data

The study shows that the industry continues to serve a broad range of customers, from students to seniors and moves people with great fuel efficiency.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

Texas operator withdraws its appeal of FMCSA shutdown order

The Irving-based charter operation illegally operated 10 unsafe motorcoaches to transport perhaps as many as 500 passengers from Dallas to Philadelphia and back for Pope Francis' September 2015 U.S. visit.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2015

Indian Trails, Michigan Flyer introduce free bus-tracking app

RideHop enables passengers to track - in real time - the progress of their scheduled motorcoaches along the routes to their bus stops. The app, which is available for Apple or Android smartphones, updates tracking data every three seconds, so that users can actually see the buses moving in real time.

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