METRO Briefs

London subway strike ends. SF Muni to limit bus stops. Families of Hurricane Rita coach victims reach settlement.

MCI debuts new fleet monitoring technology

Will unveil the ACTIA Smart Power Multiplex System on its 2011 MCI Commuter Coach at the American Public Transportation Association’s 2011 Bus & Paratransit Conference May 22 to 25 in Memphis, Tenn. The system is now standard on all new MCI D-Series models equipped with 2010 engine technology.

Amtrak, VIA Rail partner to add seats for Thanksgiving travel

VIA Rail is providing 10 coach cars and two dome cars on the New York state-supported Adirondack service operating between Albany-Rensselaer and Montreal. This will allow some Amtrak equipment used on that route to be reassigned, adding about 300 seats to trains operating on the Northeast Corridor.

ABC delivers Van Hool CX45s to Mich., Wis.

METRO's 2015 Innovative Operator BLue Lakes Charter and Tours takes delivery of four, while incoming ABA Chairman John Meier of Badger Coach and Badger Tour & Travel took delivery of his new vehicle at ABA's Marketplace in January.

Prevost unveils redesigned website

offers a multitude of information and functions including online parts ordering, access to technical documentation and warranty documents and product line information for seated coach, conversion and motorhome.

Great Canadian Coaches adds three 2019 Prevost H3-45s

In addition to the Prevost Electric Fan Drive and standard safety systems, the new H3-45 models purchased by Great Canadian offer the surround-view camera system.

National Express acquires Mass. motorcoach operator

Silver Fox Bus Lines was founded more than 40 years ago.

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Van Hool announces new manufacturing site

The new plant will enable the European coach manufacturer to continue to meet its high quality manufacturing standards to deliver products that offer North American operators consistent long-term pricing and greater scalability, as well as reduced cycle time from order to delivery.