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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

Obama taps Hersman to lead NTSB

As a Board Member of the NTSB since June 2004, Hersman served as the NTSB's representative at 15 accidents and chaired a number of public events hosted by the NTSB, including a public hearing on motorcoach safety.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2009

Setra S 417 prepared for 2010 emission standards

First Setra with SCR technology will be featured at the 2010 UMA Motorcoach Expo in Las Vegas.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

Coach parking options shrink, rules increase

Many cities have made it difficult for motorcoaches to determine where they are able to park after dropping off its passengers.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2009

NTSB: Protect passengers with seat belts

Public confidence in the safety of the motorcoach industry is a key to its continued success, said Rosenker.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2009

Peter Pan to equip fleet with WiFi

In the process of equipping 150 motorcoaches at a cost of $75,000, not including Peter Pan's labor to install the technology.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

NTSB releases motorcoach safety recs

Recommendations come in wake of January 2008 Mexican Hat, Utah motorcoach accident.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2009

NTSB’s Higgins stresses motorcoach safety

Both NHTSA and the FMSCA have yet to act upon a long list of motorcoach safety recommendations made by the NTSB, some dating back more than a decade.

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ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Motorcoach Operators Draw from Past to Survive the Crumbling Economy

Riding out the aftereffects of 9/11 made the motorcoach industry more resilient and better equipped to handle this economic downturn. Assessing costs and charging competitive prices as well as rethinking marketing techniques are some practices being employed.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2009

GroupConnect names Powers VP, sales/mktg

GroupConnect is being developed specifically for the motorcoach, tour and travel industry as a way for ABA and OMCA members to increase their opportunities to network with the group travel business, as well to provide access to new educational resources.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

MTA fare hike protests hit Facebook. 311 calls costing SFMTA. Alexandria cracking down on motorcoaches.

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