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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Senators to reintroduce motorcoach safety bill

The pair planned on making the announcement Wednesday, which was the fourth anniversary of the Bluffton (Ohio) University baseball team bus crash that killed seven.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2011

Prevost announces webinar, training opportunities

Prevost Connection is a continuing series of online presentations and discussions for motorcoach operators, drivers and maintenance personnel. Meanwhile, courses on the Prevost H and X coach series will be presented throughout North America as part of the company's ongoing commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 14, 2011

Ramblin Express' Holland Drives Industry Forward

Relatively new to the transportation business, METRO Magazine's Operator of the Year award winner, Todd Holland, president of the Denver-based operation, has become well-known for his innovative thinking and organizing skills, which he used to found the Motorcoach Council.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2011

Motorcoach Council announces host of initiatives

Campaign bus wraps, parts program, silent auction and financial contributions help fund an industry-wide initiative to shift public perception in favor of motorcoach transportation, capture new and much younger riders, and increase overall preferences and usage of the motorcoach throughout North America.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanJanuary 28, 2011

Motorcoach industry on the upswing

Last week I had the opportunity to get out to Tampa, Fla., for UMA Expo 2011, and, I've got to say, things are looking encouraging.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Ramblin Express pres. named METRO's Motorcoach Operator of the Year

Todd Holland began his business as a small casino shuttle service in 1993. The scheduled run grew into a prestigious and diversified operation, serving one of the oldest and largest luxury five-star resorts in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

UMA Expo taps young operators for new ideas

One of the most popular sessions this year was "Young Guns," which featured five, under-35 gentlemen working in the industry discussing some of the obstacles they face and how they plan to lead the motorcoach industry into the future.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2011

Calif.'s West Valley joins Trailways team

Scott Habr, GM of the company which his grandfather founded with one motorcoach, oversees a fleet of 23 coaches and employs 48 staff members.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

Cummins unveils 2010 coach engines at UMA Expo

ISX11.9 and ISL9 engines provide a power range that is well suited for motorcoach applications and are certified to meet EPA and California Air Resources Board 2010 emissions regulations, while delivering better performance and better reliability.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2011

Study: Buses brought 1.4M visitors to Philly in 2010

The total economic impact of motorcoaches traveling to the region in 2010 was $271.6 million.

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