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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2008

Daimler delivers Setra 417 to Canadian coach co.

The motorcoach features Setra’s Ambiente seating, wireless internet, laptop connections and a rear galley.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2008

Greyhound adds 140 Prevost coaches

The new X3-45 motorcoaches from Prevost, are to be used on various intercity lines and will be delivered from February to July 2009.

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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2008

Prepared for the Worst: Securing Motorcoach Passengers

Understanding the nature of threats is a good first step. Information sharing -- formally and informally -- loss and incident data collection, and analysis of past experience all play a role in determining what should be done to protect passengers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2008

NTSB: Motorcoaches can still be made safer

Acting Chairman Rosenker highlighted the need for improvements in occupant protection systems, strengthened government oversight of operators and more rapid deployment of advanced motorcoach safety technologies.

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ArticlesAugust 25, 2008

Legislation to Play Critical Role in Motorcoach Safety

While motorcoach crash testing is underway, progress has been slow for proposed regulation of entry level training for commercial drivers. A rulemaking on electronic onboard recorders is also waiting in the wings.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

Pennsylvania named top destination

“Byways,” a national motorcoach magazine, has declared that Pennsylvania has the most popular destinations in the country.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2008

METRO Briefs

NYC to try seatless subway cars. Greyhound murder spurs call for tighter security. Public inquiry sparks motorcoach commuter service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2008

NTSB determines cause of 2007 Atlanta coach crash

The NTSB has determined that the probable cause of a crash that occurred on an elevated highway ramp in Atlanta was the motorcoach driver's mistaking of an Interstate high occupancy vehicle (HOV)-only left exit ramp for an HOV through lane.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2008

Prevost delivers H3-45s

Prevost delivered five new H3-45 luxury motorcoaches to Roanoke, Va.-based Abbott Trailways.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2008

NTSB meets with N.J. motorcoach group

National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Mark V. Rosenker urged New Jersey-based motorcoach executives to take action when accidents occur and make safety improvements that will bring the industry closer to an accident-free environment.

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