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ArticlesJanuary 8, 2013

The Road to Motorcoach Refurbishment

Buying a new motorcoach to replace an aging vehicle is not always financially possible, but refurbishment can be a viable alternative. Choosing the right company, considering financing options and making a detailed refurb plan are essential to getting the most out of your coach.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

MCI delivers to Calif., Ariz.

Apple Valley, Calif.’s Ebmeyer Charter and Tucson, Ariz.-based Gray Line Tours Tucson/Citizen Auto each received a 2013 MCI J4500 coach. Features include wood floors, three-point seat belts and Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2012

Mass. operator purchases 6 new Van Hools

Tremblay's Bus and Motor Coach Co. acquired the WiFi-equipped coaches valued at $535,000 each to meet new customer demands.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2012

James River expands safety initiative

Will install seat belts on all of its motorcoaches by Spring 2013; add a driving simulator; conduct extensive background checks covering national and local databases and pre-employment personality testing to ensure compatibility with corporate values; and add a customer service training department.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2012

Greyhound, Peter Pan team to offer intercity service

Launching eight daily non-stop departures each way between New York and Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhoods on Sept. 27. One-way tickets are as low as $12 every day.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2012

City Sightseeing launched New Orleans tour bus

Double-deck tour bus service offers a way to experience the city with a hop-on and hop-off model, letting visitors tour sites at their own pace.

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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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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2012

Study: Commuters go to great lengths to avoid sitting by strangers

The greatest unspoken rule of bus travel is that if other seats are available you shouldn’t sit next to someone else. As the passengers in the study claimed, “It makes you look weird."

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