Bus maintenance roadeos gain popularity
While a sluggish economy has adversely affected budgets for many motorcoach associations and transit companies, bus and mechanic roadeos are still flourishing around the U.S.
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Superbus like no other makes Dubai debut
Aerospace technology combines with Formula 1 technology to create the lightweight Superbus.
The Chickens Have Come Home
Regular readers of BUSRide have probably seen the plethora of industry talk in advance of the implementation of the CSA 2010 Safety Measurement System (SMS). While I’m not one to crow, “I told you so,” now that we are only a few months into the new measurement system, it appears the chickens have already come home to roost.
Life gets easier one step at a time
Following two years of research and development, Glaval Bus, Elkhart, IN, an industry leader in the manufacture of commercial buses since 1998, will officially debut its new Titan II LF in June at the CTAA show in Indianapolis, IN. The company says its latest model meets the growing demand from the small bus market for a low-floor kneeling option. Glaval Bus will make this innovative bus available to operators in the very near future.
Public image is important to BRT success
Without a doubt, image is important to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Sleek looking vehicles, rail-like stations, advanced technologies and a strong brand identity are just a few of the features that help communicate the message: This is not just a regular bus service.
Scania celebrates 100 years
Headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden, Scania is one of the oldest and most respected brands in the European commercial vehicle industry. The company dates back to 1891 with the Vagnfabriks family who built railway carriages and wagons following the dramatic expansion of the Swedish railway network in 1880s.
Be cool with A/C maintenance
Summer is fast approaching, that time of year when a great number of bus and coach operators throughout the country must deal with air conditioning (HVAC) systems working their hardest.
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Homeless man uses bus after bank robbery
Tampa, FL police arrested 27-year-old Elmer McGuirt on Thursday after he allegedly robbed a Wachovia bank and made his getaway on a public bus.
Peter Pan, Greyhound launch new Baltimore/NYC routes
Beginning May 10, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound will offer eight express round trips a day between Baltimore and New York, with fares starting at $1.