2011 - Page 40 of 48 - BUSRide


Family pride in every ride

Kobussen Trailways has been a family affair since 1938. The current owner Dan Kobussen, whose grandfather, Elwood Kobussen, founded the company, believes it is important to have family involved in the company. He says the Kaukauna Board of Education originally chose Elwood, also known as “Grandpa Goldie,” to transport out-of-town students to and from Kaukauna High School.

Megabus.com announces new options in North America

Brian Souter, chief executive officer of Stagecoach Group, Perth, UK, says he is more excited about the prospects for megabus.com.

Gale Ellsworth looks to the future

Trailways president and CEO discusses the driving forces that have seen the transportation company through 75 hard-fought and successful years.

The RIDE opens in The Big Apple

Visitors to New York City are enjoying a new experience called THE RIDE.

Prevost begins service school program

Motorcoach technicians and mechanics now have the opportunity to attend tuition-free service schools, thanks to Prevost.

APTA EXPO approaching

Industry professionals are preparing for the American Public Transportation Association’s EXPO 2011, to be held October 3-5 in New Orleans.

Golden Gate Transit users face yet another rate hike

Passengers of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Transit could be paying more in the future.

Proposed Anaheim transit hub moves forward

A proposed $183 million transportation hub for Anaheim, CA has an ally in Orange County transportation officials.

Lawsuit against MCI thrown out by U.S. District Court judge

A lawsuit by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Phoenix, AZ against Motor Coach Industries Inc. was tossed out by a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday.

Church bus crash kills driver, injures ten

A bus transporting Korean church members hit a vehicle then slid off a highway near Pasadena, Calif., leaving the driver dead and 23 others injured.