NTSB calls for survivability enhancements, event data recorders in coaches

The recommendations resulted from the investigation of the truck-motorcoach collision that resulted in 10 fatalities in Orland, Calif. in April 2014.

5 Questions: Ventura County Transportation Commission's Darren Kettle

METRO spoke to Ventura County Transportation Commission Executive Director Darren Kettle about the new vehicles, as well as the agency’s current challenges and new service plans.

Paris’ tour bus parking fees protested

Starting May 1, the price of half-day and full-day parking passes for motorcoaches in Paris will triple, but according to Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency, vehicles that meet the latest E.U. emission standards for trucks and buses will not see an increase.

ABC delivers Van Hool CX, TX coaches

Prevost releases second mobile service truck in Montreal area

Operated by a Prevost service technician who is certified for bumper-to-bumper maintenance and repair for all Nova Bus, Prevost and Volvo vehicles, including engine and transmission. In addition, they can perform repairs on most brands of motorcoaches in a customer’s fleet.

Michigan Flyer Adds 7 Luxury Coaches

Safety features include an electronic stability system that enables drivers to avoid danger on slippery roads; an engine fire-detection and suppression system; two GPS systems; and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Silverado Stages, Silver State Coach announce merger

Silver State, with operating authorities in Nevada and California, operates a fleet of some 40 motorcoaches from terminals in Placentia, Calif. and Las Vegas.

Trans/Air Displaying Low-Profile Climate Control Units

The RT65 is a compact, low-profile, roof-mounted unit designed for commercial vehicles as well as school buses. The Streamline SL900 is a light-weight, low-profile roof-mounted unit designed for heavy-duty application on motorcoaches and transit buses.

CH Bus delivers Temsa TS 35 to Mass.

All of A&A Metro Transportation's coaches are equipped with a Cummins/Allison drivetrain, and A&A’s coaches also offer quality features, such as 110-volt plugs, Alcoa Dura Bright wheels, an auxiliary preheater, rear camera, a rear window and an Elite REI A/V system.

Temsa, CH extend exclusive distribution partnership

Since February 2010, CH Bus Sales has been the exclusive distributor of Temsa motorcoaches in the U.S., and more recently in Canada, offering sales, service and after-sales support.