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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2026

What Every Operator Should Know Before Selling a Motorcoach Business

With more operators nearing retirement and investor interest on the rise, now is the time to plan your exit strategy. Here’s how to prepare your business for a successful sale that avoids leaving money on the table.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2025

2025 Year in Review: METRO’s Award Winners and Industry Changemakers

From OK TOURS and Peter Pan to Innovative Solutions and Women in Transportation, we highlight our award winners who defined 2025.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2025

2025 Year in Review: Your Most-Read METRO Stories

From autonomous systems to workforce insights, transit milestones, and big-picture mobility trends, these were the stories that stood out in 2025!

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2025

American Bus Association Partners with Great American Road Trip

Through this partnership, The Great American Road Trip and the ABA aim to highlight the essential role of motorcoach travel in connecting communities.

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Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 4, 2025

Royal Star Hawaii Invests Over $4 Million in New Vehicles

Ahead of a milestone anniversary, see how the company is scaling up capacity and amenities to keep pace with a growing customer base.

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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 19, 2025

Julie Chalmers’ Path from Family Legacy to Leadership Success

Although she grew up part of a legacy family in the motorcoach industry, Julie Chalmers, Vice President and General Manager for Hotard Coaches, never thought she’d end up being part of the family business.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 8, 2025

Driving Toward a Greener Future: A Conversation with Panorama Tours’ Michelle Petelicki

In this conversation, she shares how her company is putting sustainability into practice, how motorcoaches are stepping up during moments of crisis, and why events like the FIFA World Cup could be pivotal opportunities for the industry.

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Videosby StaffOctober 6, 2025

Being a Woman in Transportation, Mentorship, and More with Hotard's Julie Chalmers

Julie Chalmers was recently named one of METRO’s 2025 Women in Transportation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2025

Motorcoach Group Travel Drove Nearly $90B in U.S. Economic Impact Last Year

Prepared by Tourism Economics, the study highlights the industry’s outsized impact from organized charter, tour, and sightseeing trips — excluding commuter and intercity bus service — and its critical role in the nation’s travel and tourism sector.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

ABC Companies Cuts Ribbon on Colorado Facility

The event welcomed customers, fleet operators, industry partners, local leaders, and community members, marking ABC’s 10th U.S. service center and its first location in the Mountain West.

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