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MCI J4500 tops sales in first-quarter 2012

The MCI J4500 earned the top spot in National Bus Trader’s just released first-quarter 2012 trend report, which tracks industry coach sales.

Emerging trends in paratransit pose new challenges

Five trends have recently surfaced that are having an impact on the efficient and effective delivery of paratransit service.

MTN-TV gives airtime to the industry

Motorcoach Network News is the brainchild of American Bus Association Senior Director of Communications Dan Ronan, ABA President and CEO Peter Pantuso and Ryan Kelly, president of Terrapin Blue. BUSRide talked with the principals during ABA Marketplace.

Balance-Plus electrifies shuttle bus market

Azure Dynamics Corporation developed its Balance™ Hybrid Electric drive system for Ford E450 as the Balance-Plus.

Mauck2 opens new horizons for Sprinter conversions

Mauck2, Columbus, OH, is the manufacturer of the innovative Mauck2, a stylish and sophisticated multi-purpose commercial transportation vehicle built on the Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter chassis.

Daimler, MCI sign letter of intent for strategic partnership

Daimler announced it had signed a Letter of Intent with Motor Coach Industries (MCI) to create a partnership that would result in MCI acquiring the Setra business in North America.

NYC articulated buses now feature third door for exiting

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has added a third door to some of its articulated buses, making it easier and faster for passengers to exit.

Coach America Holdings moves auction to April 25

Coach America Holdings has re-scheduled the sale auction date related to its Chapter 11 proceedings to April 25.

Why did Foton America fold?

Earlier this week Foton America Bus Company announced it was closing its doors after five years of product design and development.

A company rebrands to do more

BUSRide Motorcoach Industry Achievement Award winner J. Alan Thrasher and Reggie Haslam lead the Vectour Group in group coach moves.