May 2014 - Page 2 of 4 - BUSRide


DOT reminds drivers that physicals must now be performed by certified medical examiners

National registry will improve safety for travelers, health of commercial drivers.

Key Equipment Finance names Cramer Owen as national leasing manager, specialty vehicles

Key Equipment Finance, one of the nation’s largest bank-held equipment finance companies, has named Cramer Owen national leasing manager, specialty vehicles.

Young filmmakers document Trailways-sponsored bus trip to ABA Marketplace

A new film series has debuted  about a four day bus trip in the US by two young filmmakers from New York. Interestingly, buses are the preferred mode of transportation for the film’s producer Nick Catania, 23, and he was traveling on business to a bus convention. When the bus company Trailways heard about Catania’s […]

Greyhound launches tour to celebrate 100 years

As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Greyhound will launch its nationwide Centennial Tour on two routes simultaneously across the U.S. beginning May 29.

CH Bus Sales opens new Fort Worth sales and service center

CH Bus Sales will offer the complete range of Temsa motorcoaches that features the TS 45, TS 35, and TS 30, in addition service work on the various coach OEM models.

Valley Metro names Design a Transit Wrap Contest winner

John Reniewicki, a senior at Arcadia High School in Scottsdale captured the grand prize in the 14th Annual Design a Transit Wrap Contest presented by Valley Metro.

9/11 Museum to open; ABA highlights guidelines for motorcoach visits

On May 21, New York City will open its newest museum and one that will be visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Court dismisses appeals in ruling on VIA Metropolitan Transit funding

An appellate court has dismissed all appeals filed on behalf of George Alejos in a court case involving the use of Advanced Transportation District bonds to pay for transit-related improvements.

SPX Genfare announces a new mobile payment solution in cooperation with CooCoo

SPX Genfare has entered into an agreement with CooCoo, a Huntington, NY, based developer of innovative mobile software to provide a comprehensive mobile payment ticketing solution to the transportation industry.

Study: Public transportation increases America’s growth potential

Mayors, the public transit and travel industries cite the importance of critical public transportation infrastructure to accelerate growth in communities.