For years, the American Bus Association has been urging the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to crack down on illegal “rogue” operators imperiling public safety. This month, FMCSA took decisive action against one of these illegal bus operators.
I’ve been driving motorcoaches for almost eight years. But I still remember when I was the “new guy.” Here are a few tips that might help all you new bus and motorcoach drivers as you ease into your wonderful new career — some that were shared with me and some I wish had been shared with me.
Franklin County, PA, gave a positive nod to the motorcoach industry in late February when commissioners set aside $11,550 from the county’s motel tax to entertain tour bus operators. Thirty-three tour bus operators from neighboring states, the Midwest and Canadian provinces participated as guests on a four-day familiarization tour of the Lancaster-Gettysburg region, sponsored to boost tourism.
Greyhound Lines, Inc, Dallas, TX, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, and ABC Companies, Faribault, MN, have partnered to refurbish 250 Greyhound motorcoaches.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced it has issued a notice of claim charging Mr. Cayetano Martinez, owner of Tierra Santa, Inc.
Recognized for The Road to Hydrogen The United State Environmental Protection Agency recognized SunLine Transit Agency, Thousand Palms, CA, with its Clean Air Technology Award. SunLine was one of only 14 organization recipients out of 124 applicants. General Manager, C. Mikel Oglesby accepted the award on behalf of his Agency for its outstanding visionary efforts […]
Boston.com reports the general manager of the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, Haverhill, MA, has been arrested in the theft of bus fares from a deposit vault, according to the office of Attorney General Martha Coakley. John Whittaker, 47, of Methuen was arrested yesterday at his Haverhill office and charged with one count of larceny […]
To recap: On Friday, January 30, 2009, at 4:06 p.m. MST, a 2007 Chevrolet/Starcraft 29-passenger bus, operated by DW Tour and Charter and carrying 16 passengers and the driver, crashed on U.S. Highway 93 on a return trip from Grand Canyon West to Las Vegas. The bus came to rest on the southbound side of […]