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More New Prevosts for Georgia Coach Lines
From humble weekend runs for local church groups to a powerful presence on the highways across the United States, Georgia Coach Lines Inc. has traveled an inspiring road. Founded in 1985 by Clarence E. Cox Jr., Kenneth Cox and a group of friends, the family-owned business has grown from grassroots to greatness. Now in […]
Spring Fling 2025
After a week of foreboding weather forecasts (that proved to be pretty accurate), 358 intrepid bus enthusiasts registered for the Museum of Bus Transportation / America’s Transportation Experience Spring Fling (www.aacamuseum.org/mobt/ ). In addition, as in the past, there were a number of uncounted walk-ons. The event took place on the museum grounds in […]
Xcelsior Hydrogen Bus Finished its Southwest Demo Tour
The New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ demo bus continued its tour of the Southwest with recent stops in Albuquerque, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Regional Sales Manager Rex Colorado, along with VIC team members Blake Carroll and Waco Rutledge, showed off the unique features and innovative technology that make up our state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell-electric […]
TSI Agreement with Mears Transportation
Transit Sales International (TSI), the nation’s leading provider of pre-owned buses, in collaboration with its affiliate Shuttle Bus Leasing (SBL), is proud to announce a combined lease and refurbishment agreement with Mears Transportation Group. Under the agreement, SBL is providing a short-term lease of eight transit buses to ensure Mea rs can begin operations […]
Alexander Dennis Boosts Weardale Fleet
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, on May 28 announced that it has delivered a new Enviro400 double-decker and two Enviro200 single-deck buses to English operator Weardale Motor Services. The family-owned company is based in the County Durham market town of Stanhope […]
Eleven New Enviro200 Buses for Compass Travel
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, on May 13 announced that it is supplying 11 new Enviro200 single-deck buses to English independent operator Compass Travel. The new low-emission buses will help the SME operator, which is a member of the ALBUM grouping of […]
Great Canadian Celebrating 35 Years with Prevost
May 12 marked a major milestone for Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches. It was 35 years since they purchased their first luxury Prevost tour coach. At the time, they took a bold step forward by embracing a cutting-edge European design that many Ontario operators were hesitant to adopt. That decision proved to be one of the […]
Save the Date: Prevost Plus Extravaganza
Come January 28 through February 1, 2026 to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida for an exclusive showcase of Prevost luxury. Explore a premier lineup of new and pre-owned coaches from top converters and dealers. Get ready for one of the most spectacular luxury coach events ever held – the Prevost Plus […]
New Alexander Dennis Enviro400 for East Midlands Operator
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, on June 2 announced that it has handed over a brand new Enviro400 double-decker to English independent operator Paul S. Winson Coaches. The new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 is the first of the type bought new by […]
Arriva Takes on Superloop Route in London
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions with market-leading zero-emission bus platforms, on May 7 announced that it has delivered an initial 12 Enviro400EV zero-emission double-deckers to Arriva London as part of a larger order for 30 buses. They are the manufacturer’s first next-generation electric […]
UMA Sales & Marketing Summit
With 88 attendees from across the motorcoach industry, the United Motorcoach Association’s 2025 Sales & Marketing Summit wrapped up with resounding praise and a renewed sense of momentum. Over the course of three days, the event delivered a powerhouse lineup of presenters, interactive discussions and timely insights designed to help companies sell smarter and […]
Choose Redding
Experience All That Redding Has to Offer Come discover the endless attractions that Redding, California, can add to your tour itineraries. Our sunny and inviting destination combines stunning natural beauty, enriching experiences, and incredible value for your passengers. Here’s why Redding is a great addition to your route: A Natural Destination Packed with Amazing Attractions […]
Bitimec’s ‘Must-Have’ Bus-Washers!
Peter Pan Bus Lines, a popular transportation company serving the northeastern United States, has recently adopted an innovative solution for their fleet washing needs: Bitimec’s Wash-Bots machines. With two machines at their disposal, a 101-ST in Hartford and a newly added 626-EZ model in Providence, Peter Pan Bus Lines now has the wash muscle of […]
The Top 10 Technological Advances in Buses
Bill was ticked. He had just taken delivery of a new coach, and the factory had refused his request to set the governor at 77 m.p.h. Bill ran a single bus, offering luxury tours, and felt he needed the extra speed to get a “run” at the hills on one route. The bus he traded […]
NFI and MCI Receive 173-Bus Order from New Jersey Transit
NFI Group Inc. (NFI or the company), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, on October 25 announced that the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) has exercised options for 118 D4500 clean diesel commuter coaches, in its final year of an existing six-year contract (orig-nally announced […]
FlixMobility Acquires Greyhound to Expand U.S. Intercity Bus Service
FlixMobility (the company), global mobility provider of the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands, announced on October 21 it has acquired Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Grey-hound), the largest provider of long-distance bus transportation in the United States, from FirstGroup plc. This acquisition marks another important step in FlixMobility’s vision to provide easy-to-use, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel for consumers […]
DEF Maintenance on Idle Vehicles
Think about changing diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in vehicles that have been idle for a prolonged period. You should also protect DEF from extreme cold to keep Diesel-powered vehicles running smoothly. With recent months being dominated by challenges caused by COVID-19, some diesel-powered vehicles have likely been out of service for a long period of […]
Tire Care When Buses are Sitting
Since many buses have been sitting lately, this information may be of some interest. There was a recent situation at the bus museum annex in Hershey, Pennsylvania where a bus had been sitting in the same position for a substantial time. When the museum people went to move it, they discovered that a front tire […]
The All New Mercedes-Benz Tourrider
Be it in terms of design, comfort, technology, safety features, individuality or economics, the new Mercedes-Benz Tourrider represents a milestone moment for motor-coaches in North America. It was specifically tailored for the region with the unique inter-national know-how of Mercedes-Benz – the inventory of the bus. The new Tourrider is truly the Mercedes-Benz of motorcoaches. […]
Should My Transportation Company Mandate and Promote Driver Vaccines?
In the U.S., COVID vaccines have been available to every individual age 16 and older since April, and vaccines have been available to those who are age 12 and older since May. In August 2021, the Pfizer vaccine was the first COVID-19 vaccine to receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,1 which […]