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ArticlesMarch 1, 2001

Economic, political climate spell chance for more public-private collaboration

The combination of what appears to be a strong outlook for public transit and the need for motorcoach operators to diversify should spell a unique opportunity for both segments of the public transport industry to work together.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Vigilance is Key to Motorcoach Safety

Paying close attention to the quality of drivers and vehicles can help eliminate accidents in this already secure industry.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2001

Ergonomics, HOS, ADA legislation pending for tour, transit industries

The waning days of the Clinton Administration saw regulatory and legislative action that is likely to affect both the transit and motorcoach industries.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2001

Prevost recalls motorcoaches

Prevost Car Inc. voluntarily recalled certain coach models in the United States and Canada due to a defect that requires the installation of reinforcement brackets on the tag axle to prevent possible cracking and tag axle failure.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2001

Talks for unified motorcoach association dissolve

Talks between the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and the American Bus Association (ABA) to create a joint industry association dissolved after the two could not come to an agreement on a unification plan.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2001

Tougher market requires creative solutions

Last year we forecast that the market for new motorcoaches would grow as well as the economy would. While the economy and the operating side of the industry did just fine, the coach market did not.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2000

Motorcoach Census Finds Industry Carries 860 Million Passengers Annually

Carrying more passengers than the rail and airline industries, the motorcoach industry annually carries 860 million passengers in the United States and Canada.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2000

Large Idling Fines Imposed on New York City Buses

Bus drivers not obeying the three-minute idling law in New York City can be faced with fines of up to $900, said the United Motorcoach Association (UMA).

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2000

Hotard Named Operator of Year at Orlando Expo

Eva Hotard of Hotard Coach in New Orleans was given METRO’s Motorcoach Industry Achievement Award for 2000.

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