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What the European bus industry learned in 2009

Every two years I carry out much of the research and write a large part of a report which has become an industry standard; the latest edition of “The World Bus & Coach Manufacturing Industry” report is due to be published in June.

FMCSA announces new advisory committee members

The MCSAC is charged with providing information, advice and recommendations to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on motor carrier safety programs and regulations.

Prevost customers sign up in numbers to support Motorcoach Council

Prevost, Ste. Claire, QB, Canada, a leading participant in the opt-in parts program introduced by the Motorcoach Council reports the initiative is receiving enthusiastic support from its council partner customers.

Secretary LaHood and WTS encourage women to pursue math and science

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today, May 20, 2010, signed an agreement with the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) International to encourage women to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math – while pursuing careers in transportation.

Metrolinx sets to work on five- in- ten plan

Metrolinx, a Crown agency of the Province of Ontario, Canada, announced May 19, 2010, its board of directors has approved a revised plan that will see all of the Big 5 transit projects completed over a 10-year period.

Maryland gubernatorial race pits BRT against light rail

Incumbent pushes for light rail; contender BRT is more practical The $1.5 billion project as O’Malley envisions would use light rail to move commuters between New Carrollton and downtown Bethesda, with stops in between including Silver Spring, Takoma Park and the University of Maryland at College Park. Ehrlich says during his administration he could see […]

Go Places, Go SamTrans showcases Art Takes a Bus Ride winners

Anita Lam captures grand prize with balloon words creation Anita Lam drew word balloons to capture the grand prize in the SamTrans annual county-wide student art competition, Art Takes a Bus Ride.  Lam, a fifth grader at Foster City Elementary, Foster City, CA, best illustrated the theme, Go Places, Go SamTrans, showing each passengers destination. […]

MCI announces One-Day Super Sale

May 25 at all Sales and Service locations Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Schaumburg, IL, announced its One-Day Super Sale, May 25 at all MCI Sales and Service locations prior to the busy summer travel season. MCI says it is offering summer savings on pre-owned coaches available along with other incentives. To view inventory visit www.mcicoach.com/preowned. […]

Museum of Bus Transportation readies for 2-day Spring Fling

The Museum of Bus Transportation, Hershey, PA, reminds the bus and motorcoach industry of its annual Spring Fling, June 4-5, 2010, as it features the largest bus memorabilia flea market in North America.