Surviving the 100 Deadliest Days on the Road with Fleet Technology By: Erin Gilchrist Every summer, something shifts on our roads — and not in a good way. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, traffic gets more chaotic, distractions go through the roof, and speed limits turn into suggestions. You’ve got teen drivers mixing with […]
`A Leader’s Guide to Effectively Managing Electronic Device Policies and Mitigating Associated Risks in Transportation By Brian Dickson Reflecting on my career as a leader in the ground transportation industry, one of the most challenging aspects of managing risk has been addressing the growing prevalence of electronic devices. What began with cell phone usage has […]
for Intercity Buses in Northeast as Amtrak Competition Grows “Intercity buses and trains are fiercely competing for price-sensitive travelers in the Northeast, significantly changing the competitive landscape,” according to Brian Antolin, an intercity bus expert at New York-based CoTo Travel. FlixBus, Peter Pan, and other bus lines have ramped up their service, including […]
As I write this article in early April, the Dow has experienced another turbulent Monday following last week’s losses. This downturn has led to a decline of nearly 10 percent since the beginning of 2025, with other indices reflecting similar trends. Several factors may contribute to this recent sell-off. Still, a key catalyst is […]
By Roger Helmy, Trapeze Group Time and time again, when we have faced adversities, we have rallied only to become even stronger. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. While COVID-19 brought new challenges to transit, it also showed us the importance of making sure transit is positioned to manage whatever challenges lay ahead. We need […]
ABC Companies is helping operators meet the challenges of passenger transport and driver safety in the post-pandemic era. The company’s CLEANS™ (Contact Limitation & Eradication of Airborne Noxious Systems) product suite offers business owners a “layered” approach to enhance safety measures for passengers onboard, and more importantly for their drivers. “Making drivers and riders feel […]
MCI packages resources to keep motorcoach travel moving ahead As operators resume their schedules and rebuild business, MCI is dedicating itself to helping customers get back on the road with new processes and procedures—and a strong emphasis on passenger care. “Our main goal is to support our customers’ efforts to inspire passengers to ride again […]
BUSRide Maintenance recently convened a group of industry experts to discuss the latest in telematics technology, and specifically how it relates to a well-running maintenance operation. Our panelists for this discussion were: Brian Nelson Engineering Manager ABC Companies Robert Hitt Director of Aftermarket Training North America Prevost Fred Fakkema Vice President, Compliance Zonar Systems Which […]
With the impending 2020 launches of its all-electric models — the MCI J4500e CHARGE and MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE — Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is poised to extend its proven knowledge and expertise into the zero-emissions vehicle market. Working with the extensive proven in-field performance of the all-electric New Flyer CHARGE products, MCI’s CHARGE […]
Our panelists: Gerald Doughty: Director of Financial Services – Prevost Matt Hotchkiss: Senior Vice President, Bus Division Sales Manager – Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Edward P. Kaye: Vice President of Sales & Co-Founder – Access Commercial Capital Kevin B. McDonald: Business Development Manager – TIAA Bank Moderator Craig Lentzsch, former CEO of Greyhound Lines; former president / CEO of Coach America; and past […]