By Roman Cornell, CEO, ABC Companies A Legacy Built on Listening For more than fifty years, listening has guided how we serve the industry. It started with my grandfather, who built this business by walking into shops and asking technicians what they needed most. That same approach still drives us today. Every conversation […]
As the motorcoach industry looks toward the new year, financial conditions, lending confidence, and long-term demand remain top of mind for operators and suppliers alike. Moderated by Victor Parra, BUSRide convened representatives from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance and Customers Commercial Finance for a wide-ranging conversation on the industry’s current financial health, emerging challenges, and […]
As Kiel celebrates 80 years of engineering innovation, we recognize that selecting the right seats for a transit or motorcoach fleet has never been more important. For us, seat selection is always centered on one guiding principle: We fit to the customer’s needs. A Custom Approach to Every Fleet At Kiel, we do not […]
Purchasing a shuttle bus isn’t just about specs or passenger capacity; it’s about ensuring predictable costs, safe operations, and long-term peace of mind. At the center of that guarantee is one critical factor buyers often overlook: the warranty. For many buyers, warranty terms can be the difference between predictable operating costs and unexpected financial […]
Presented by Northeastern Bus Rebuilders Managing a bus fleet is like running a small city on wheels—it’s constantly in motion, with hundreds or even thousands of moving parts that need to work in harmony. From engines and brakes to HVAC systems and tires, every component plays a crucial role in keeping your fleet safe, […]
A candid discussion on how operators can navigate margins, payments, and brand perception when working with brokers and other intermediaries. By Brian Dickson To explore these concerns from another perspective, I sat down with Harald Kruse, CEO of Global Charter Services, the parent company of BusBank. Harald has been working to position BusBank as more […]
By Joseph Lucci In the charter and motorcoach industry, disorganization is a silent killer. Operators are focused on Maintaining their fleet, hiring drivers, adhering to DOT Compliance, etc. Often times, not being able to harness leads and cultivate new business. Missed quotes, scattered compliance documents, and lost emails chip away at profits and […]
By Iriz Guerrero When it comes to repairing or refurbishing a vehicle – whether the damage is from a single event or wear over time – there are many variables to be considered When it comes to repairing or refurbishing a vehicle – whether the damage is from a single event or wear over […]
From humble beginnings as a solution to one trucking operator’s own outsourced maintenance frustrations, RTG Fleet Maintenance has rapidly evolved into a nationally operating mobile fleet service provider with a quickly expanding footprint in the motorcoach, school bus and transit industries. Why? Uniquely, RTG is an onsite maintenance provider that travels to the […]
By Elliott Carson, Founder, Spring Bird A sideswipe that twists the frame. A battery fire in the lower bay. A street collision during peak service. These moments don’t just disrupt operations — they create sudden, high-stakes decisions. Do we repair? Replace? Or pause and reassess? Not every incident demands a new vehicle. And […]