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Philadelphia exercises options for an additional New Flyer 115 hybrid-electric buses

New Flyer of America Inc. announced on February 13 that it is advancing fourth-year production of 115 Xcelsior® 40-foot diesel-electric hybrid, heavy-duty transit buses for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). This is the fourth installment of a 5-year contract by SEPTA for a total of 525 hybrid buses awarded to New Flyer in May […]

FTA Announces $5 Million to Improve Public Transportation on Tribal Lands

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced on February 13 project selections totaling $5 million to American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments under FTA’s Tribal Transit Program. The Fiscal Year 2018 grants will support 36 projects in 14 states. The Tribal Transit Program makes funds available to federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities to support […]

ARBOC awarded a State contract for up to 500 Spirit of Equess medium-duty buses for the State of Florida

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC® (“ARBOC”), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, today announced it was awarded a Purchasing Agreement by the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) for up to 500 fully-accessible Spirit of Equess® (“Equess”) low-floor medium-duty buses over a five year period. The contract was […]

Complete Coach Works Awarded Contract by OCTA to Furnish and Install up to 484 Bike Racks and 73 Spare Units

Complete Coach Works (CCW) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to furnish and install up to 484 three-position bike racks and 73 spare units. Alternative modes of transportation have become popular in order to decrease automobile use and reduce emissions. To keep up with […]

IMG Adds DC Trails of Virginia to Network

  The International Motorcoach Group (IMG) welcomed DC Trails of Lorton, Virginia to the network. “DC Trails is an excellent company with a commitment to IMG core values of safety, training and customer service excellence,” IMG President Bronwyn Wilson said. “They will provide the IMG network with additional resources in the D.C. area supplementing those […]

ABA to Exhibit at 2019 IPW, Invites Motorcoach Operators to Share Booth

The American Bus Association will exhibit at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW in Anaheim, California from June 1 to June 5, 2019. We are inviting our motorcoach operator members who are interested in working with inbound international groups, to share ABA’s booth and take appointments. You can meet with international tour wholesalers who buy your […]

Dallas’ Prime Limo makes a stylish move to motorcoaches with two fully customized 2019 MCI J4500s

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) marked the delivery of two coaches to a young ground transportation that’s on the move. It all began with Faizan Dolani’s ride to prom in a luxurious limo 10 years ago. Even on that big night, the owner and founder of Dallas-based Prime Limo realized “this would be a good business […]

Complete Coach Works Announces New Website Launch

Complete Coach Works (CCW) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed website, https://completecoach.com/. The completely revamped website features a streamlined and simplified design, improved functionality, and enriched content to help transit operators make well-informed decisions about their transportation needs and goals. With a fresh look and feel, the new site affords users […]

Prevost is Going to the Super Bowl

(January 30, 2019 St. Claire, QC) Planning to be in Atlanta this weekend for the big game? Get your coach game day ready with help from the Prevost service vans available on site. Secure an appointment today by calling PASS at 1-800-463-7738. The NFL Super Bowl easily ranks as one of the biggest motorcoach events […]

Complete Coach Works Develops Prototype for RTC to Transform the Next Generation of HVAC Systems

Complete Coach Works (CCW) is proud to announce its contract award to upgrade the aging AvantAC System in 50 Wrightbuses for Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). A full redesign of the HVAC system was required as a lack of available components to repair the AvantAC system has caused an increasing inability to service […]