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The campaign is designed to receive support offered by numerous suppliers and industry advocates to offset the incremental costs incurred to make this a no-cost event for operators.
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Analysis compares consumer and societal costs associated with 20 trips between select U.S. city pairs on both Amtrak and scheduled intercity motorcoaches. Findings include motorcoaches average less than 25% of the cost to provide comparable Amtrak Service; and only two Amtrak lines generate enough revenue to cover operating and capital costs.
Read More →The Appropriations Committee vote tells FMCSA to stop spending money to write a rule or do research; that would raise the federal insurance minimums above the current $5 million figure.
Read More →The proposed rule EOBR rule also would eliminate the need for motor carriers to retain certain HOS supporting documents, such as delivery and toll receipts, which are currently used to verify the total number of hours drivers spend operating the vehicle.
Read More →Not having a car, ability to get around without driving and gas expense were reasons cited for not obtaining license.
Read More →With a fleet of 75 vehicles including 69 motor coaches, most built by MCI, Trans-Bridge is one of the largest privately held operators in the country. In addition to tours and charters, the operation runs a highly successful commuter service to several points in New York City, along with daily trips to nearby casinos and Atlantic City.
Read More →The 30-passenger bus, operated by Executive Lines Inc., was traveling southbound in the rain on Interstate 15 near Pala Mesa, Calif., on Feb. 22, 2020, when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Read More →In 2012, the government cracked down on a number of low-fare bus companies that were shoddily run and did not follow safety regulations.
Read More →METRO Magazine is launching and currently accepting submissions for its 2025 Operator of the Year and Innovative Operator awards. The submission process has been extended to Dec. 20.
Read More →The total economic impact of motorcoaches traveling to the region in 2010 was $271.6 million.
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