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ArticlesJanuary 6, 2015

2015 Innovative Operators: Blue Lakes Charters and Tours

Unmatched customer service, family-owned Clio, Mich. business drives success.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2014

MCI delivers J4500s to Ala., Ga.

The J4500, which also recently underwent a design change, additionally offers standard features including flat-screen video monitors, tiered theatre seating and LED lighting, plus performance features including an optimized powertrain for better fuel economy.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2014

ABC delivers T, C model coaches to Calif., N.C.

Orange, Calif.-based Transportation Charter Services recently took delivery of two 2014 Van Hool TX45s, while Louisburg, N.C.-based AT&T Charter service recently took delivery of a 2014 Van Hool CX 45.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Holiday charter bus service for U. students thriving

The post-recession economy, rising cost of gas and decline in the number of young people who own cars have contributed to an increase in demand.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2013

MCI delivers Setra to L.A.'s Corporate Coach

Also supplied MCI-branded J4500s to Texas and Ontario, Canada.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2013

Trailways launches charter sales program

Assists customers with quoting a price, scheduling the trip with a Trailways company near them, confirmation on the trip date, coordination with the Trailways local operations and centralized billing.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 9, 2013

2013 Innovative Operators: B&W Charters

B&W Charters - Kalamazoo, Mich. Events such as holiday and light tours keep B&W Charters’ trolleys running in the winter. The vehicles are in high demand during wedding season in the spring and summer.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2012

Feds: CATS can supply DNC buses

FTA granted the transit system a waiver so it could provide “limited charter service” during the Democratic National Convention. Decision comes after the ABA asked regulators not to grant the waiver to CATS to use its buses to transport people with disabilities and other accessibility issues.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

N.Y.’s Monsey Tours expands Facebook, Twitter presence

Utilizes the new Facebook Timeline interface to share photos and ideas for places future charter bus passengers can explore on their travels. On Twitter, Monsey Tours interacts with over 470 followers by asking questions like, “What type of music do you like to listen to on long trips?” and sharing ideas for making road trips more fun.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2012

ABA disputes CATS' charter rule waiver

In its letter to the U.S. DOT, ABA argues that Charlotte officials have not exhausted all efforts to find privately operated motorcoaches to provide charter service to meet the demands of the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

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