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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 18, 2026

Rising Claims, Rising Stakes: Inside the Insurance Pressures Facing Motorcoach Operators

Premiums remain elevated. Underwriting scrutiny is intense. And claims costs continue to rise at historic levels. Behind those numbers lies a complex mix of legal, medical, and cultural forces reshaping the commercial landscape.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 6, 2026

Biz Briefs: Tolar Manufacturing Supports PSTA Spark Service and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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A Parsons & Sons bus
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 12, 2026

Parsons & Sons Named METRO’s 2026 Motorcoach Operator of the Year

METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman presented the award to the operation’s President/CEO Scott Parsons at the United Motorcoach Association’s EXPO in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Anchor Transportation motorcoaches
Articlesby Alex RomanFebruary 5, 2026

Built on People, Powered by Purpose: Anchor Transportation’s Path to Operational Excellence

Driven by a people-first culture and data-driven innovation, Anchor Transportation has built a safety-focused, values-led operation that continues to redefine excellence in the motorcoach industry.

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Motorcoach on the road.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 3, 2026

EPA Further Addresses Diesel Exhaust Fluid Issues Affecting Motorcoach Operators, Trucking

US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the EPA is seeking information from major diesel engine manufacturers on critical data on DEF system failures.

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PodcastsApril 18, 2025

The Need to Prepare for Emergencies at Your Bus Operation with Mark Szyperski

On Your Mark Transportation’s President/CEO Mark Szyperski consults for the public transit, motorcoach, and luxury transportation, so he has definitely seen a bus operation or two.

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PodcastsMarch 17, 2025

Longevity, Innovation, and More with Peter Pan’s Peter Picknelly

In our latest edition of METROspectives, Peter Pan’s Chairman and CEO Peter Picknelly joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss what keeps his operation on top.

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Newsby Alex RomanNovember 1, 2024

Deadline Extended: Apply Now for METRO's 2025 Motorcoach Awards

METRO Magazine is launching and currently accepting submissions for its 2025 Operator of the Year and Innovative Operator awards. The submission process has been extended to Dec. 20.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 7, 2023

Tackling The Cost of Motorcoach Insurance Post-COVID

While the pandemic put a freeze on business, insurance companies were able to help operations control costs when their vehicles weren’t running. Now that operations are in business again, however, there are some keys to keep in mind to keep this controllable cost as low as possible.

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SponsoredAugust 16, 2016

How to Make an Effective Motorcoach Marketing Program

While it is difficult to try to generalize every operator and create a single marketing plan that could be rolled out across multiple companies, there are indeed some “best practices” that every company should implement when creating their own strategic plan. Some “best practices” that every company should implement include “engineering an experience” for customers, using email marketing data, developing a responsive website and investing in a social media presence.

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