It’s still not too late to make plans for attending the United Motorcoach Association’s (UMA) 2025 Motorcoach EXPO, scheduled on February 20-23, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, in Oklahoma City, OK. The event annually brings together bus and motorcoach professionals for networking, educational sessions and to visit an exhibit hall featuring the latest in equipment, products, and…
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By John McAlister, Vice President at The Beringer Group As a successful business owner, you are faced with important decisions every day, which can sometimes make it difficult to focus on the larger issues that impact your business. For example, when was the last time you considered how your business is taxed? Taking the time…
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By Thomas Holden, Owner and CEO of Transportation Advisors and EZ-Drugtest The transportation industry, particularly for buses, faces numerous regulations aimed at ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. However, enforcing these rules and regulations consistently can be challenging for several reasons. Here are some of the main factors that contribute to a more relaxed approach: Economic…
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By Phillip Sockolov, Motorcoach Finance Product Specialist, Wells Fargo Equipment Finance 2023 was a watershed year as the motorcoach industry pulled out of the pandemic. Travel demand increased and the supply of coaches available to charter decreased, resulting in an uncommon opportunity to improve margins. As customer demand changes for travel and motorcoaches, we are…
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By Brad Thomas, President and COO of U.S. Transit Operations, Keolis With safety as the top priority in public transit, on-board vehicle monitoring and communication systems are an essential element of bus network operations nationwide. Selecting the right systems can improve both service quality and passenger safety as well as streamline compliance for partners. Across…
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by Robert Benninghoff, Bentech Inc. Working in the design and manufacturing of bus and rail car products for 45 years has taught me that the following interior considerations tend to repeat themselves when authorities write the design specifications for new bus purchases: What is the principal function of the bus? Urban Transit, Neighborhood Shuttle, or…
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is set for February 20-23, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, in Oklahoma City, OK. The event annually brings together bus and motorcoach professionals for networking, educational sessions and to visit an exhibit hall featuring the latest in equipment, products, and services. Other events include an opening session, driver competition, maintenance interchange and competition, receptions, and dinners.…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor There are many aspects to group travel that can make or break a motorcoach trip — not the least of which is customer service. As the late James Cash Penney, founder of JCPenney, is quoted as saying a very long time ago: “Courteous treatment will make a customer a…
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Micro Bird, a joint venture between Blue Bird Corporation and Girardin, will be expanding its manufacturing operations in Plattsburgh, NY. The company has confirmed the purchase of the Nova Bus facility on Banker Road, where it plans to build both electric and non-electric versions of its current bus products. Nova Bus is set to cease…
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ABC Companies has announced the appointment of Brigette Fahl as its new Director of Marketing. “With a distinguished career spanning multiple industries, Fahl brings deep proficiency in marketing strategy, digital transformation, and customer experience,” according to a press release. “She has consistently driven organizational growth by leveraging innovative solutions that meet evolving market demands. “In…
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