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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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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2025

DATTCO Adds 3 Luxury MCI J4500s

MCI has customized the 2026 model year coaches to DATTCO’s specifications, featuring enhanced seating, advanced safety technology, and a branded exterior styling.

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Videosby Alex RomanSeptember 15, 2025

Attracting New Operators to the Industry and More with the UMA’s Scott Michael

Scott Michael, President and CEO of the UMA, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss what the association is doing to increase the number of operators, the state of the UMA in general, and much more.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 11, 2025

FlixBus, Greyhound, and the Future of Intercity Travel

In a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Kai Boysan, CEO of FlixBus North America, to discuss the company’s growth model, its integration with Greyhound, and what the future holds for intercity bus travel in the U.S. and beyond.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2025

ABA, AIANTA Partner to Grow Indigenous Tourism in Group Travel

The collaboration underscores ABA’s commitment to supporting Indigenous tourism as a driver of cultural preservation, economic growth, and authentic travel experiences across North America.

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Newsby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

Inside the EPA's Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fix and Its Impact on the Motorcoach Industry

Starting with model year 2027, EPA requirements state that all new diesel on-road trucks and motorcoaches must be engineered to avoid sudden and severe power loss after running out of DEF. Find out more about what led to the EPA's decision and how it will benefit operators.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2025

New Motorcoach Sales Fall 5.6% Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty

American Bus Association (ABA) President/CEO Fred Ferguson said the motorcoach industry’s recovery in 2024 is now slowing due to higher supply chain costs, policy uncertainty, and declining buyer confidence linked to significant trade policy changes.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 7, 2025

Motorcoach Sustainability, Special Events and More with Panorama Tours' Michelle Petelicki

Michelle Petelicki, president of New Jersey’s Panorama Tours, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how the motorcoach industry is in fact sustainable, the impact of the ABA’s report, and much more.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2025

Marc Molinaro Confirmed as Administrator of the FTA

Molinaro assumes leadership of the FTA following the tenure of Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari, who will now serve as deputy administrator.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2025

ABC Companies Unveils a Turnkey Solution for Fleet Maintenance

The program is led by Gage Kelly, who has recently been promoted to national service sales manager at ABC.

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