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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2004

Trailways gears up for new challenges

Trailways, a member organization of 65 North American motorcoach operators, is making room for significant changes in business practices.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2004

Selling Against Price? Learn to Create Urgency

Motorcoach operators often have to compete against other operators offering the same services at a lower price. Using a clear-cut sales process, learn to engage customers in conversations that allow them to decide based on total value and not just the bottom line.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2004

UMA Expo attendees urged to cultivate individuality to grow business

Show coverage of the 2004 United Motorcoach Association's annual conference in Atlanta.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2004

How to Run a More Cost-Efficient Motorcoach Business

See how some operators are offering driver incentives, negotiating fuel contracts and reducing inventory to keep costs down and stay ahead of rising fuel and insurance rates.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2004

ABA touts motorcoach travel with N.Y. trip

The staff of the American Bus Association traveled by motorcoach from Washington, D.C. to New York City for the 2004 American Bus Marketplace.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2004

Chicago improves student, motorcoach travel

Convention and Tourism Bureau attempts to improve student and youth group travel to windy city.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2003

ABA releases consumer guide to hiring motorcoach

The guide suggests consumers inquire about the operator's federal operating authority, a valid insurance certificate and a valid commercial driver's license.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2003

Motorcoach industry rebounds from 9/11 effects

More than 60 ABA private bus operator members who applied for bus security grants earlier in the year will receive nearly $19 million in federal assistance to help them make security improvements to their operations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2003

Senate commits money for motorcoach security

The bill, S.929, would provide $25 million in industry security grants for FY 2003 and $99 million in FY 2004.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2003

Chicago convention center parking lot caters to motorcoaches

Nation's largest convention center opens space in parking lot for motorcoaches.

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