ABC Companies to manufacture Alexander Dennis Enviro line at Nappanee
Assembly will take place at the ABC Companies refurbishment facility in Nappanee, IN, with the plan currently to begin production in Q4 2014.
November 2013 - BUSRide
NHTSA announces final rule for requiring seatbelts on motorcoaches
The NHTSA today issued a final rule requiring lap and shoulder seat belts for each passenger and driver seat on new motorcoaches; UMA also issued a statement.
Proterra announces new CFO and vice president of sales
Proterra Inc. recently announced the addition of Dave Rich as chief financial officer and Bill Fay as vice president of sales.
VIA introduces new fare collection technology
After weeks of outreach to its riders, VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio, TX, is now installing the fare boxes that support its new E-Fare system.
Comtrans offers a new view of Russia
While many of you were probably at BusCon in Chicago, I went in a completely different direction to Comtrans in Moscow.
New suspension and chassis means more power, reliability
Freightliner debuted its X-Ride suspension and S2C chassis at BusCon.
BRT builds from a plan with vision
Parsons Brinkerhoff’s Cliff Henke speaks to the aspects of successful Bus Rapid Transit planning.
BRT combines with Monterey Jazz
The JAZZ Bus Rapid Transit system is now operating after more than five years of planning, identifying funding sources, plus a year to construct and implement the project.
Thanks for the ride
Mark December 9 through 13 on the calendar, plan to close the shop, and spend four fun-filled days feeling feted at Laughlin’s Motorcoach Appreciation Week.
Comfort is a measurable standard
North American bus and coach seating manufacturers speak to comfort, safety, health and durability.