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Stallion Bus & Transit celebrates six years

Stallion Bus and Transit, Melville, NY, is celebrating its sixth year in the North American bus and coach industry and says it is continuing to push forward with its innovative approach.

Does this bus seat make me look fat?

This just in: The average weight of Americans has increased in the last 50 years, and it’s having an affect on the transit and motorcoach industry. As the butts of Americans get wider, the size of bus seating is also increasing.

How brakes contribute to green initiatives

There is more to green than engine emissions and alternative fuels.

New Flyer delivers 4,000th CNG bus

New Flyer Industries Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in Canada and the U.S., delivered its 4,000th CNG bus in December.

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.

Sun Tran unveils new bus facility

Tucson, AZ-based Sun Tran opened its new 25-acre, $56 million Northwest Bus Facility on Thursday.

The system works because of mutual respect

Southwest Transit, Eden Prairie, MN, serves the workforce and students who make the 30-mile run from Chaska, Shakopee and Eden Prairie into Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota.

Outlook strong for North American travel

For many motorcoach operators and tour companies, 2011 saw a rebound in the tourism and travel business.

Coach America files Chapter 11

Coach America, one of America’s biggest bus operators, filed for Chapter 11 on Tuesday in Delaware bankruptcy court to protect itself from creditors.