By James Wang, CEO and Owner of Peoria Charter If anyone thinks that being a motorcoach company owner is a life of comfort and glamour, they better think again. Don’t get me wrong — I love this industry, and I love being the CEO and Owner of Peoria Charter — but this is not an…
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By Thomas Holden, Owner and CEO of Transportation Advisors and EZ-Drugtest The landscape of transportation safety has evolved significantly, with an emphasis on stricter regulations and higher safety standards. The “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” (MAP-21), signed into law by President Obama in 2012, is back in full swing, bringing pivotal…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor With multiple locations and a large inventory of equipment, Transportation Charter Services (TCS) continues its push forward in Southern California and beyond. In business since 1984, TCS provides charter bus and group transportation services to a wide variety of clients from its headquarters in Orange, CA, and branch divisions…
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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 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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Greyhound, a Flix North America brand and provider of intercity bus services, has introduced a fleet of 60 new buses. “Already serving popular Northeast routes, including New York to Boston and Philadelphia, these new buses are part of Greyhound’s broader initiative to upgrade its existing fleet with hundreds of buses in the next few years,” according to a press release.…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor Successfully adapting to changes and challenges will ultimately lead to growth and prosperity. Case in point is Fillmore Area Transit Corporation, better known today as Sun Shuttle & Transit. The company’s name transformation reflects the many changes it has overcome throughout its 51-year history while operating in the Central…
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Flix North America Inc., the parent company of the long-distance bus service providers FlixBus and Greyhound, has partnered with Green Energy, a global solar company, to install roof-mounted solar panels on its intercity buses. This initiative aligns with Flix’s commitment to advance sustainable and affordable travel for everyone. As part of a pilot program, FlixBus buses…
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MTRWESTERN, a provider of motorcoach transportation services in the Pacific Northwest, has announced a significant expansion of its electric bus fleet with the addition of four new zero-emission vehicles. The company has acquired two new CX45E electric buses manufactured by ABC Companies and Van Hool as well as two new Ford E-Transit electric shuttle vans.…
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Starting on Aug. 16, 2024, Peter Pan Bus Lines (Peter Pan), a family-owned company that has been in business for nearly 100 years, and Megabus have announced a partnership that will result in Peter Pan taking over all the Megabus routes in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states, according to a press release. Peter Pan will now operate those routes…
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