Richard Tackett, Author at BUSRide


Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship Addresses Industry Need

  Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker recently visited Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center to observe a $600,000 investment in action. An employee of rabbittransit and a participant of Penn College Workforce Development’s Bus Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship demonstrates what he has learned, as Secretary Nancy A. Walker, Pennsylvania […]

MotorVision: Bus Wrap, Inc.

  For many years, BUSRide MotorVision has served as a showcase for top graphic designers and outfitters that specialize in bus graphics. This month, our MotorVision spotlight is on Bus Wrap Inc., a one-stop shop for bus wrap and rental needs. Bus Wrap Inc. has a strong partnership with the touring and promotion business model, […]

Cleaning Reacts. Restoration Prevents.

  How to Minimize Your Bus Fleet’s Total Cost of Ownership. The Story Every Bus Fleet Recognizes The bus didn’t miss a route that day. But it almost did. Midway through the afternoon run, a warning light appeared. Backpressure was climbing. Regeneration history showed a familiar pattern. The operator completed the route, but the vehicle […]

BUSRide selects Jack Kaufman, Timi’s Tours, for 2026 Good Stewardship Award

Every year for more than a decade, the coveted BUSRide Good Stewardship Award has recognized one individual who is considered an ambassador; a dedicated professional who not only provides the highest level of customer service, but who also helps guide the industry forward as a champion of ethics, strong values, safety, operational excellence, and unparalleled leadership. BUSRide, in […]

Redefining the Standard: A Legacy of Listening, A Future of Innovation

  By Roman Cornell, CEO, ABC Companies   A Legacy Built on Listening For more than fifty years, listening has guided how we serve the industry. It started with my grandfather, who built this business by walking into shops and asking technicians what they needed most. That same approach still drives us today. Every conversation […]

Built for Comfort, Engineered for Impact: Choosing the Best Seats for Your Fleet

  When fleet operators evaluate vehicle and equipment investments, seats aren’t always the first — or flashiest — line item, but operators who have lived with a poor choice know firsthand that selecting the right platform has wide-ranging implications — from comfort and safety to maintenance efficiency, durability and even energy consumption. According to Michael […]

Fleet Finance Summit 2025

  As the motorcoach industry looks toward the new year, financial conditions, lending confidence, and long-term demand remain top of mind for operators and suppliers alike. Moderated by Victor Parra, BUSRide convened representatives from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance and Customers Commercial Finance for a wide-ranging conversation on the industry’s current financial health, emerging challenges, and […]

Execution Over Everything: How STER Seating’s Interdependent Culture Delivers Results When It Matters Most

  In transit seating, strategy doesn’t win contracts—execution does. At STER Seating, every department understands one fundamental truth: we succeed or fail as a team. The transit industry is littered with companies that had great products and compelling value propositions, yet struggled because they couldn’t execute consistently when customers needed them most. “Brands live or […]

Protecting Passengers and Assets on the Road: United Safety Expands Transit Fire Protection Portfolio with Dafo Bus Fire Suppression

  Building on United Safety’s proven track record in the transit industry, we have expanded our fire safety portfolio with the addition of Dafo Bus Fire Suppression, a specialized product line within United Safety. Originally developed by Dafo Vehicle, a global leader in vehicle fire protection, this proven technology is now offered under the United […]

From Customization to Comfort: Kiel Celebrates 80 Years of Shaping the Passenger Experience

  As Kiel celebrates 80 years of engineering innovation, we recognize that selecting the right seats for a transit or motorcoach fleet has never been more important. For us, seat selection is always centered on one guiding principle: We fit to the customer’s needs. A Custom Approach to Every Fleet At Kiel, we do not […]