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ArticlesApril 1, 2003

Taking a Page From Transit’s Revenue Playbook

Bus wraps and advertising may mean up to 50% more revenue for motorcoach operators. Learn the practice and how to go after this money-making source.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2003

The motorcoach industry has potential to increase ridership, says ABA report

In its State of the Industry report, the ABA said there will be some incremental growth in 2003 as people begin to increase travel frequency.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2003

Operator of the Year: Family Business Rolls Through Three Generations

Mike and Rick Hillard, cousins and co-owners of River Trails Transit Lines/Tri-State Travel, win METRO’s Operator of the Year Award for their long-standing dedication and commitment to the motorcoach industry.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2003

Survive tough times with tenacity

It would be easy to bemoan the state of the motorcoach industry, based on the troubles of the past few years. September 11, of course, put an exclamation point to the challenges facing the operators of tour and charter buses.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2003

Setra’s S417 debuts in North America

Setra’s latest model coach, S417, was developed specifically for the North American market, where major growth has been seen for luxury motorcoaches.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

How to Get the Best Motorcoach Coverage in a Tough Insurance Market

Multi-million dollar claims, a crumbling stock market, insurance fraud and the effects of September 11 have elevated insurance premiums significantly. Find out how motorcoach operators can minimize risk and meet these new demands. Part 2 of 2.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2002

ABA unveils motorcoach security assessment

The independently-commissioned, industry-wide assessment includes training curriculum and videos for ABA operator members.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2002

Setra makes initial sales of S417 motorcoach

The S417 features leading-edge technological systems, including an integrated multiplex electronic system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2002

Quebec eases motorcoach regulations

From September 1 to October 31, economic regulatory controls will be eased to aid the region with the coach shortage during the busy fall season.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2002

'Essential bus service' proposed in Senate

The proposal frames the motorcoach industry as a more efficient, national feeder system for connecting millions of rural passengers to airports, rail systems and other intermediate points.

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