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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMay 1, 2026

FINAL CALL: Apply Now for METRO's 2026 Innovative Solutions Awards

Now in its latest edition, the awards recognize forward-thinking solutions that improve safety, operational efficiency, sustainability, rider experience, and overall system performance.

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FlixBus vehicles in a parking garage.
ArticlesApril 13, 2026

Intercity Bus Industry Outlook: A Mix of Apprehension & Optimism

Industry leaders see both promise and peril ahead as intercity bus travel rebounds, but unpredictable market forces threaten to reshape the sector.

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Photo Galleriesby Alex RomanMarch 20, 2026

A Look at METRO's 2026 Motorcoach Award Winners

This year's Motorcoach Operator of the Year and Innovative Operator of the Year exemplify what it means to be a top-notch organization.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 17, 2026

MCI: J4500 Extends Two-Decade Run as North America’s Best-Selling Motorcoach

The company said it has remained the most widely purchased model in the new coach market across the US and Canada, according to historical data from the Motorcoach Builders Survey conducted by the American Bus Association

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 12, 2026

Nashville’s Anchor Transportation Named METRO’s 2026 Innovative Operator of the Year

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman presented the award to Anchor’s President Jared Stancil during the American Bus Association’s Marketplace, which is taking place in Reno, Nevada.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 7, 2025

UMA President/CEO Scott Michael on the Motorcoach Industry’s Road Ahead

In this conversation with METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman from a recent episode of METROspectives, Michael discusses the state of the industry’s recovery, emerging business models reshaping motorcoach operations, and UMA’s advocacy priorities in Washington, D.C.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 10, 2025

How Trans-Bridge Lines Continues to Reinvent Itself After 84 Years in Transit

From pandemic recovery to digital upgrades, this family-run motorcoach company adapts to change and drives forward.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 2, 2024

ABA’s New President/CEO Discusses Learning the Motorcoach Industry, Future Goals

With just a couple of months under his belt, Fred Ferguson talks about what he’s learned about the industry, the opportunities he sees, and how the industry is emerging post-COVID pandemic.

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A Bustang and ACE Express motorcoach in front of a mountain
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 10, 2024

AAAHI's Ace Express Lands Colorado Bustang Contract

ACE Express Coaches has been awarded the contract to provide motorcoach transit operations throughout Colorado for the Bustang and Pegasus services.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 16, 2024

Peter Pan Taking Over Megabus Routes in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic Regions

With the new partnership, the company will now operate the routes 24/7, including service to Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; White Marsh, Md.; and Philadelphia, and connecting passengers to the 100 destinations Peter Pan already serves.

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