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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2009

Motorcoaches top U.S. commercial people mover, study finds

Accounting for 751 million passenger trips in 2007, up nearly 20 percent from the previous figure of 631 million passenger trips in 2005, according to a newly updated industry census released today by the American Bus Association.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 9, 2009

Motorcoach Top 50: Diversify to Boost Business

Once again, Dallas-based Coach America rolls in at the top in METRO's annual motorcoach survey. Despite the lagging economy, two-thirds of carriers reported a substantial increase in business.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Innovative Motorcoach Operators

Representing a diverse cross section of cities across North America, this year's standout motorcoach operators show us how they cut costs to run leaner operations, enhance their fleets and grow their customer bases.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Opportunities on the horizon for motorcoach industry

Victor S. Parra is the president/CEO of the United Motorcoach Association.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Prevost introduces redesigned H-Series coach, new Volvo

In addition to its redesigned H-Series coach, Prevost is introducing a new Volvo 9700, marking the first time a Volvo motorcoach will be available in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

METRO Briefs

Motorcoach company loaning insurance. Charter service selling luxury inauguration train trip. Fare hackers team with MBTA.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2008

Motorcoach Council chooses Finelight

Finelight will begin its work for the Council by providing marketing and public relations services for two upcoming industry trade shows in January 2009.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2008

Daimler delivers 27 Setras to Vermont

The order now gives Premier Coach a total of 38 Setra S 417 luxury motorcoaches in their fleet.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2008

Pacific Western operators receive OMCA award

Each year, the association presents Awards of Excellence to deserving individuals within the Ontario motorcoach industry. These awards recognize and reward outstanding performance on the basis of safety and customer service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2008

IC Bus to enter motorcoach market

The new bus models will feature cleaner, greener diesel engine technology with the MaxxForce 13 engine that will comply with 2010 emissions regulations without the need to add urea.

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