For those who missed its release, the American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) recently shared results of what it calls its “most comprehensive analysis to date of the motorcoach industry’s economic footprint,” adding the findings underscore how essential motorcoach travel remains to the U.S. economy. According to the revised “2025 Economic Impact of Motorcoach Travel in…
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The United Motorcoach Association’s (UMA) 2026 Motorcoach EXPO is set for February 11-14, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, in Birmingham, AL. The event annually brings together bus and motorcoach professionals for networking events, educational sessions and to visit an exhibit hall featuring the latest in equipment, products, and services. Other events include the annual UMA Active Member Meeting/Legislative &…
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By Thomas Holden, Owner, Transportation Advisors / EZ-DrugTest In our previous article, published in the September/October 2025 issue of Busline Magazine, titled The Daily Safety Net: Why Two Walk-Arounds A Day Still Save The Most Lives, we examined how daily pre- and post-trip inspections create a safety net that protects drivers, equipment, and the motoring…
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By Andy Aiello, CEO & General Manager, Cincinnati Metro While many questions swirl around the future of public transportation, one truth remains constant: it must be innovative and open to reinvention. That principle has guided Cincinnati Metro for the past five years. We have asked ourselves tough but necessary questions: How do we attract new…
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By Ben Capelle, Laketran CEO Ensuring safe and reliable mobility for all riders is the foundation of public transit. For individuals who rely on wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility devices, that assurance begins with the proper selection and use of wheelchair lifts and securement systems. Not only are these technologies critical to maintaining compliance with…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor With a new facility in place and ridership numbers trending up, representatives of the Greater Peoria (IL) Mass Transit District (CityLink) are working hard to push the narrative that public transportation remains vital in the area and will continue to do so well into the future. CityLink’s goals include…
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