ABQ RIDE’s innovative microtransit program, ABQ RIDE Connect, is broadening its reach to help people get around more easily in the Rio Grande Zone. ABQ RIDE Connect provides free door-to-door ride-share service within two established zones in the City of Albuquerque, Rio Grande and Southwest Mesa, which have less bus access. The service links […]
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. and North America’s motorcoach leader—offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support—recently delivered a brand-new J4500 coach to Ebmeyer Charter and Tour in advance of the California Bus Association Annual Convention and Tradeshow. MCI also showcased the vehicle on the tradeshow floor, which […]
Prevost is pleased to welcome John Busskohl as the new West Coast Regional Commercial Director. Busskohl brings more than 30 years of experience in the motorcoach industry. His career began at Arrow Stage Lines, the company founded by his grandfather, where he served as general manager. Following the company’s acquisition, John joined Coach USA as […]
Located in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts and serving a population of approximately 400,000, Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) is responsible for providing reliable and accessible transit options across 16 cities and towns ranging from densely populated former mill cities like Lawrence and Haverhill in the western part of the district, to the seacoast in […]
Purchasing a shuttle bus isn’t just about specs or passenger capacity; it’s about ensuring predictable costs, safe operations, and long-term peace of mind. At the center of that guarantee is one critical factor buyers often overlook: the warranty. For many buyers, warranty terms can be the difference between predictable operating costs and unexpected financial […]
By Ben H. Rome, Director of Communications & Brand for the American Bus Association Ahundred years ago, buses didn’t just connect towns—they connected people. And that’s where the story of the American Bus Association (ABA) begins: not with boardrooms or branding, but with a handful of independent bus operators gathered in Washington, D.C., in […]
Presented by Northeastern Bus Rebuilders Managing a bus fleet is like running a small city on wheels—it’s constantly in motion, with hundreds or even thousands of moving parts that need to work in harmony. From engines and brakes to HVAC systems and tires, every component plays a crucial role in keeping your fleet safe, […]
A candid discussion on how operators can navigate margins, payments, and brand perception when working with brokers and other intermediaries. By Brian Dickson To explore these concerns from another perspective, I sat down with Harald Kruse, CEO of Global Charter Services, the parent company of BusBank. Harald has been working to position BusBank as more […]
Prevost is proud to announce the release of a richly updated photographic chronicle celebrating a century of excellence in motorcoach innovation: Prevost Buses: 1924–2024 Photos Archive. Originally authored by renowned transit historian William Luke, the new edition expands upon his iconic work, Prevost Buses: 1924–2002, published over two decades ago. This updated volume honors Prevost’s […]
Transdev, proud operator of The Hop, Milwaukee’s streetcar system, joined the City of Milwaukee to recognize the extraordinary bravery of one of its own. Streetcar operator trainee, Charlet Simmon, is being honored after stepping in to protect a woman and her small ADA-certified service dog during a sudden and frightening dog attack near the Burns […]