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Audio/Video, Entertainment & Security Systems Buyers Guide 2024
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Read MoreEditors Note – March/April 2024
Nominations are now open for Busline Magazine’s inaugural “Women To Recognize In Busing” award, which spotlights female leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of service to the bus industry. Entries are due August 1, 2024, and can be made by visiting buslinemag.com/women-to-recognize-in-busing/. Post-award coverage will take place in…
Read MoreElevating Sanitation Standards: Metro’s Approach To Fleet Cleanliness During Ridership Growth And Service Expansion
By Jeff Mundstock, Metro Director of Fleet and Facilities Over the past four years, service providers across various sectors have shared a common experience — the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly elevated the importance of sanitation standards. With the widespread use of social media and instant access to information, any service is now subject to heightened…
Read MoreNavigating The Road Ahead: Embracing Green Transformation In Motor Coach Transportation
By Jeremy Butzlaff, President of MTRWESTERN As the President of MTRWESTERN, a leading Pacific Northwest based motor coach company committed to innovation and sustainability, I am keenly aware of the pivotal role our industry plays in shaping the future of transportation. With the growing urgency to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, the adoption…
Read MoreStep By Step, Pace Suburban Bus Works Toward Greener Future With Zero-Emissions Transition
By Melinda Metzger, Executive Director, Pace Suburban Bus On a blustery day this past January in the Chicago area, staff and Board members with Pace Suburban Bus gathered with elected officials from all levels to celebrate an important milestone in Pace’s history. From our Southwest Division garage, attendees cheered and threw confetti as Pace’s first-ever,…
Read More‘Recovery’ And ‘Growth’ Were Key Focus Points At 2024 UMA Motorcoach EXPO
By Harrell Kerkhoff Busline Magazine Editor The importance of “recovery” and “growth” from the depths of the COVID pandemic were highlighted during the recent 2024 United Motorcoach Association’s (UMA) Motorcoach EXPO, which took place in February, in Raleigh, NC. The four-day event included an exhibition floor, educational tracks, guest speakers, an awards ceremony, and several…
Read MoreNapa Valley Transportation Authority Adds Greener Travel Option In Wine Country
By Harrell Kerkhoff Busline Magazine Editor Galileo, noted Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, reportedly described wine as “sunlight, held together by water.” While driving through Napa County, CA, home of the world-famous Napa Valley wine region, one can better understand that description. It’s an area known for warm and sunny summer days along with lush…
Read MoreFTA Announces Nearly $150 Million Grant To Support New Bus Rapid Transit Line In Las Vegas
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a $149.9 million grant award to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to support the construction of a faster, more frequent bus route between downtown Las Vegas, the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Harry Reid International Airport, and other destinations. This grant, for the new…
Read MoreActing Secretary Of Labor Julie Su Celebrates GILLIG’s Dedication To Workforce And Sustainable Transit
GILLIG, a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses, recently welcomed Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su to its headquarters, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in American manufacturing and sustainable transit solutions. “Acting Secretary Su’s visit highlighted the company’s commitment to its workforce as well as the key role the transit bus manufacturer plays in…
Read MoreABC Companies And Its Customers Remain Top Priority As Van Hool Addresses Financial Challenges
The following is a press statement from ABC Companies: Van Hool has entered a reorganization period, allowing them to pause existing repayments while a collective plan is finalized with all lenders. During this time, Van Hool is pursuing options in parallel paths to position for future activities, providing a reassuring path forward which we believe…
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