FMCSA planning Motorcoach Safety Summit
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is getting ready for its National Motorcoach Safety Summit, set for Sept. 23 in Washington, D.C.
July 2011 - BUSRide
Fourth down for Sun Tran shuttle to UofA games
Due to budget constraints, Tucson, AZ-based Sun Tran will be unable to provide shuttle service for the 2011 University of Arizona home football games.
Haggerty sells Ryan's Express to focus on CH Trading
Following six years as a minority stakeholder of Las Vegas-based Ryan’s Express Transportation Services, Century Park Capital Partners purchased the remaining 51 percent of the company this week from founder Michael Haggerty.
UCSF chancellor orders seat belts for shuttles
UCSF’s executive team has focused on identifying, evaluating and implementing measures to further ensure safety when riding on the school’s 50 shuttles.
Money earmarked for 50 new Chicago transit cops
On Wednesday Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an $800,000 investment to hire 50 full-time police officers to patrol the city’s bus and rail system.
Melaniphy named new APTA President, CEO
The American Public Transportation Association’s board of directors has named Michael P. Melaniphy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 1.
NY governor suspends licenses for eight charter bus companies
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the New York State Department of Transportation will immediately issue a suspension of operating license for eight poor performing charter bus operators.
Blue Bird adding commodity surcharge
Blue Bird Corp., school bus manufacturer for more than 80 years, plans to initiate a $1,400 commodity surcharge on all new orders place after Aug. 4.
Waterloo, NY tour bus crash kills 1, injures 30
A collision between a track-trailer and a tour bus early Friday morning near Waterloo, NY has killed the truck driver and sent at least 30 others to area hospitals.
'Youth Ministries On the Go' debuts this October as a NEW digital publication
“Youth Ministries On the Go” is being developed as a practical guide for church executives, youth ministers, tour operators and bus companies interested in extending outreach through youth group travel.