APTA strongly opposes political committee proposal
The American Public Transportation Association opposes a proposal by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee to divert $25 billion in dedicated fuels tax revenues from the Mass Transit Account.
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Prepare now for stricter industry oversight
Two stories overshadowed all others in the bus industry in 2011: the implementation and realization of the new Safety Measurement System (SMS) and the resulting consequences and attention a string of unusually severe motorcoach crashes generated.
Lawmakers unveil new transportation and jobs bill
On Tuesday House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-FL) and Members of the Committee unveiled the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act.
Prevost holds private sector market share lead for 2011
The latest motorcoach industry report shows that Prevost holds the industry lead in market share for private sector coach sales in 2011.
Traditional business values support new processes
In the early 1960s Stan Cupp was already involved in the travel business and operating a few school buses when he jumped at the opportunity to buy up a half-dozen fledgling bus companies from the upper peninsula of Michigan to Toledo, OH.
Environmental impact and green focus on bus washing
In today’s world of environmental concerns and impacts of each industry, the bus industry is now giving serious thought to the level of impact on the environment.
APTA applauds House, Senate bills introduced
The American Public Transportation Association is pleased that the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the U.S. Senate Banking Committee introduced multi-year bills to address the nation’s public transportation.
L.A. Metro board approves labor agreement
The Los Angeles Metro board of directors has approved a plan to help increase the number of workers from disadvantaged areas to be hired to work on the agency’s transit and road projects.
New Michigan Flyer luxury coaches on the road
Michigan Flyer is putting an all-new fleet of four luxury motorcoaches on the road this month.
Seegebrecht named to Navistar VP post
Navistar, Inc. today announced that Kathy Seegebrecht has been named vice president, marketing, for Navistar’s global bus division.