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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

ABA touts 'green' benefits of motorcoaches, announces award

In recognition of Earth Day, the ABA put together its top five reasons that environmentally conscious and fiscally sensible travelers should take the motorcoach instead of planes, trains and personal automobiles. Group will partner with MCI for new award.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Wells Fargo, Motorcoach Council team for initiative

Beginning April 25, 2011, the Council will award $50 gift cards to the next 30 motorcoach operators to enroll in the Coach Vendor Parts Program, courtesy of Wells Fargo Bank.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

MCI delivers coaches, driving simulator to Green Bay, Wis.

Already holding the highest possible safety and operational ratings from the U.S. Departments of Defense and Transportation, Lamers Bus Lines added the MCI Coach Driving Training Simulator to further its educational programs.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2011

MCI delivers D4500s to Penn. transit agency

The new coaches serve the agency's Elizabethville and Shippensburg commuter routes into Harrisburg. Both represent rides of more than 45 minutes.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2011

MCI announces open houses, online auction

Customers who buy a pre-owned MCI coach from MCI get access to the same after-sale service network as MCI new-coach customers.

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ArticlesMarch 28, 2011

MCI CEO stresses fundamentals

Along with new owners KPS Partners, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) recently named a new CEO, Rick Heller. METRO Magazine spoke to Heller about his new position, the new outlook at MCI and how it will put behind some of its past issues going forward.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2011

MCI supplies coaches to Penn. VA hospital

Altoona VA’s two new coaches feature 47 forward-facing seats with footrests and cup holders; DVD entertainment systems; Cummins ISM 2007 410-hp engines; Allison B500 transmissions, and patriotic decals. The veterans use the coaches to access medical and specialty services not provided by their home facility.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

MCI delivers 18 Commuters to Md.

All 18 new coaches will be assigned to the routes, which MTA manages through contracts with local independent operators.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2011

MCI delivers 2011 J4500, E4500 to Calif.

Featuring a 2010 EPA Cummins ISX 11.9L 425 hp engine paired with an Allison B500 transmission, Certified Transportation Services' new J4500 model also features electronic stability control, Amerex fire suppression system and a SmartWave tire pressure monitoring system.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 9, 2011

Maryland commuter service to link riders to jobs

MTA will add to its commuter service with 18 new MCI Commuter Coaches.

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