New Flyer of America Inc. announced on February 13 that it is advancing fourth-year production of 115 Xcelsior® 40-foot diesel-electric hybrid, heavy-duty transit buses for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). This is the fourth installment of a 5-year contract by SEPTA for a total of 525 hybrid buses awarded to New Flyer in May […]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced on February 13 project selections totaling $5 million to American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments under FTA’s Tribal Transit Program. The Fiscal Year 2018 grants will support 36 projects in 14 states. The Tribal Transit Program makes funds available to federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities to support […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to furnish and install up to 484 three-position bike racks and 73 spare units. Alternative modes of transportation have become popular in order to decrease automobile use and reduce emissions. To keep up with […]
The International Motorcoach Group (IMG) welcomed DC Trails of Lorton, Virginia to the network. “DC Trails is an excellent company with a commitment to IMG core values of safety, training and customer service excellence,” IMG President Bronwyn Wilson said. “They will provide the IMG network with additional resources in the D.C. area supplementing those […]
The American Bus Association will exhibit at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW in Anaheim, California from June 1 to June 5, 2019. We are inviting our motorcoach operator members who are interested in working with inbound international groups, to share ABA’s booth and take appointments. You can meet with international tour wholesalers who buy your […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed website, https://completecoach.com/. The completely revamped website features a streamlined and simplified design, improved functionality, and enriched content to help transit operators make well-informed decisions about their transportation needs and goals. With a fresh look and feel, the new site affords users […]
(January 30, 2019 St. Claire, QC) Planning to be in Atlanta this weekend for the big game? Get your coach game day ready with help from the Prevost service vans available on site. Secure an appointment today by calling PASS at 1-800-463-7738. The NFL Super Bowl easily ranks as one of the biggest motorcoach events […]
Grande West Transportation Group Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of mid-sized multi-purpose transit vehicles for sale in Canada and the United States, is pleased to announce new purchase orders for Buy America Vicinity buses by two Mississippi-based transit agencies through our U.S. Dealer Alliance Bus Group (ABG). Grande West received purchase orders for five Vicinity buses […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a five-year exemption to install MirrorEye camera-monitoring system on trucks instead of traditional rear-view mirrors in the United States. And also on buses and motorcoaches. The exemption does not only apply to mirrors for trucks, but also to mirrors on multipurpose passenger vehicles and each bus, […]
NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”) recently announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has accepted a notice filed by NFI of its intention to amend its existing normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) for its common shares. The maximum number of shares which may be purchased under the NCIB will increase from 2,774,733 Shares, being 5% of […]