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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Friday, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Act) to impose tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and parts, and buses, to bolster American industry and protect national security. A 25% duty will be applied to all imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks […]
Gray Line Tennessee was recently honored with the International Motorcoach Group (IMG) Operator of the Year Award during the Group’s Annual Strategic Alliance Meeting, held in Richmond, VA. “This recognition reflects the dedication, hard work, and passion of every single member of the Gray Line Tennessee team,” Chuck Abbott, CEO and President of Gray Line Tennessee, […]
Regional Transit Service (RTS), the largest subsidiary of Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA), and Masabi, the global leader in enterprise-grade SaaS fare collection for public transit, today announced the launch of Open Payments across the RTS network. Riders can now tap a contactless Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card or a mobile wallet like […]
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, today announced the appointment of Remi Levesque as Regional Vice President, New and Pre-Owned Coach Sales, Canada. Remi transitions into the sales role after more than a decade with MCI’s technical […]