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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2011

MCI delivers to Kansas, California

Wichita, Kan.’s Prestige Bus Lines added four new MCI D4505 coaches to its scheduled service start-up, Beeline Express. Gold Coast Tours, based in Brea, Calif., received one 2011 MCI J4500, featuring the latest engine technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2011

N.Y. coach co. Facebook promotion yields 200 entrants

Monsey Tours gave away a free iPod, using the popular social networking website. The contest ran from Jan. 15 to Feb. 28.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

Academy Bus files suit against Rutgers U.

Alleges that the University collaborated on a contract bid with First Transit to create an unequal playing field that would favor the UK-based transportation provider.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

ABC delivers Van Hool to Illinois

Vandalia Bus Lines’ new Van Hool T2145 and C2045 feature Allison transmissions, enclosed parcel racks, three-point seat belts, luxury entertainment systems with 15-inch flat screen monitors, Alcoa rims and 57-passenger seating.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

Coach America, lenders enter amended, restated credit facility

The amended facility resets the applicable leverage ratio test, modifies certain other terms of the facility and provides the company with additional operating flexibility in the future.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2011

Trailways adds Ohio-based charter company

Precious Cargo — a name that stems from the company’s commitment to safety first for its core business of transporting school children — began in 1993 with a fleet of school buses, and added equipment over the years to its current 25 vehicles, including nine full-size coaches and 13 school buses.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

Prevost delivers H3-41 to S.C.

The notion of traveling in style was actually one of the motivations behind the latest addition to its fleet, according to Capitol Bus Lines' Owner and President Buddy Young.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

FMCSA proposes requirement for electronic on-board recorders

Rule would require interstate commercial truck and bus companies to install electronic on-board recorders to monitor their drivers' hours-of-service (HOS) compliance. The requirement also would relieve interstate motor carriers from retaining certain HOS supporting documents, such as delivery and toll receipts.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanJanuary 28, 2011

Motorcoach industry on the upswing

Last week I had the opportunity to get out to Tampa, Fla., for UMA Expo 2011, and, I've got to say, things are looking encouraging.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2011

Calif.'s West Valley joins Trailways team

Scott Habr, GM of the company which his grandfather founded with one motorcoach, oversees a fleet of 23 coaches and employs 48 staff members.

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