August 2011 - Page 2 of 5 - BUSRide


Make the next step a Mash-Up

Transit agencies across the nation are getting creative in their integration of proven technologies that include WiFi and cellular networks, GPS, smartphones, surveillance cameras, accelerometers, motion detectors and software to ensure passenger safety and decrease costs and legal liabilities. Call it a mash-up.

NJ Transit Access Link is in good hands

Operated under contract by First Transit, NJ Transit’s Access Link program offers transportation options for customers.

The best bus plant in the world just gets better

Five years ago in BUSRide, I wrote on my visit to the Mercedes Benz plant in Hoşdere just west of Istanbul in the small part of Turkey that lies in Europe.

Hearthside Grove sets the stage for motorcoach luxury

The quaint resort town of Petoskey, the surrounding waters of Little Traverse Bay, and the nearby luxury motorcoach resort Hearthside Grove make the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula a popular destination for motorcoach travelers and tour operators.

New focus is Krystal clear

Krystal Enterprises, a bus and limousine manufacturer based in Brea, CA, is taking a refreshed approach to changing markets following the toughest recession the industry has seen.

Historic Theater Shines Anew in Elkhart, Indiana

Group tours are now available for $5 per person at the newly restored Lerner Theatre, an historic gem that just had its grand reopening in downtown Elkhart, Indiana. A backstage look reveals the 2,000 crystal beads that shimmer on the chandeliers, appointments glistening with gold leaf and leaded glass windows that replicate the building’s design […]

Viking River Cruises Announces Two More New Builds for 2012

Viking River Cruises just announced that it has ordered two more ships in the Viking Longships class for delivery in 2012, bringing the total of new vessels to six. This announcement marks an unprecedented number of ships launching in a single season, an accomplishment that eclipses Viking’s own record of four ships christened into the […]

Foley considers indoor sports complex for 165-acre site on Beach Express

FOLEY, Alabama — A 165-acre parcel on the Baldwin Beach Express could become the site of a major indoor sports complex, bringing tourists, teams and revenue to the area, supporters said. The Foley City Council voted Monday night to hire Pinnacle Indo…

Religious Group Travel Guide to Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne inspires the soul of the West and invites religious group travelers to step back in time. The city’s Western roots come alive with attractions like horse-drawn carriage rides, rodeo shows and bison ranch tours. Darren Rudloff, CEO of Cheyenn…

Report: 700,000 homes lack access to transit systems

A new report finds that 700,000 American households have no car or cannot reach their local transit system.