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RTG Fleet Maintenance: Uniquely Leading Onsite, Mobile Coach and Bus Maintenance Services Nationwide

  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 […]

Assessing the Variables of Collision Repair: A Guide to Repair, Refurbishments, and Remanufacturing

  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 […]

When a Bus Goes Down: A Smarter Approach to Collision Repair and Remanufacturing

  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 […]

BIG MOVES

  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 […]

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Strategies for Financial Resilience in Challenging Times

  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 […]

WeGo Enhances Service with Vontas Intelligent Transportation Solutions

  Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (WeGo) serves Nashville and Davidson County in Tennessee, operating 180 fixed-route bus services, 90 paratransit vehicles and provides service to nearly 30,000 passengers daily. In 2014, WeGo began the search for a centralized system to help boost productivity while maintaining its fleet more efficiently and effectively. The ultimate goal, as […]

NFI announces Project Focus leadership changes to strengthen MCI operations

NFI Group Inc. (NFI), a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, today announced further leadership changes as part of Project Focus, a strategic initiative designed to focus on quality and enhance operational excellence in NFI’s North American bus and coach manufacturing operations. Project Focus saw the re-establishment of MCI as a distinct business […]

ElDorado National to restart heavy-duty transit bus production and deliveries under new ownership

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC), a U.S.-based transit bus manufacturer and subsidiary of Rivaz Inc., today announced that it will restart bus production and customer deliveries over the coming weeks, following operational ramp-up under new ownership. The restart follows a temporary pause in late 2024 during an ownership transition, and a subsequent strengthening of its […]

Victor Valley College Foundation Receives Four Bus Donations from Victor Valley Transit Authority

The Victor Valley College Foundation is proud to accept the donation of four retired buses from Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) for use in Victor Valley College programs (VVC). The buses were presented by VVTA Procurement Specialist Andrea McDonald and accepted by Foundation President Kirsten Acosta, alongside VVTA CEO Nancie Goff, Director of Operations Rod […]

Hotard celebrates 90 years of essential coach services

Hotard Coaches proudly celebrates 90 years of delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused transportation this year. Since its founding in 1935, Hotard has grown from a local bus company into a leader in motorcoach travel as part of All Aboard America Holdings, which is owned by Kelsian Group. The focus has been on serving communities with […]