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- Northfield Lines launches on-demand shuttle service for campuses
  
  April 23, 2025 |
  
  New partnership brings tech-enabled, flexible transit to St. Olaf and Carleton colleges in Minnesota, enhancing mobility for students, staff, and…
- How Fullington Trailways kept rolling through storm shutdown
  
  April 10, 2025 |
  
  A severe storm disrupted Fullington Trailways' main hub, but swift action, teamwork, and local support kept every bus running smoothly.
- Mosaic Global Transportation honored for industry leadership in sustainability
  
  April 8, 2025 |
  
  Maurice and Rhonda Brewster earn national recognition at their first UMA EXPO for transforming Mosaic Global Transportation into a green…
- Boston Chauffeur expands fleet with new MCI Motorcoach
  
  March 31, 2025 |
  
  Boston Chauffeur adds a second MCI J4500 motorcoach, a major step in its expansion beyond limousine service into group travel.
- UMA Vision Award: Teton Stage Lines recognized for service
  
  March 25, 2025 |
  
  Teton Stage Lines, a founding UMA member, won the 2025 Vision Award for Small Fleet, honored for its commitment to…
- 2025 Vision Winner: From bus washer to founder of Cardinal Buses
  
  March 24, 2025 |
  
  Roy Alonso, co-founder of Cardinal Transportation, overcame challenges to build a thriving motorcoach business, earning the UMA Vision Award.
- A surprise fit for a champion: Driver receives new MCI at UMA EXPO
  
  March 19, 2025 |
  
  At the 2025 UMA Motorcoach EXPO, Wren Nance thought the highlight would be the driver competition. He was surprised with…
- Trans-Bridge Lines celebrates 84 years of resilience
  
  March 11, 2025 |
  
  As Trans-Bridge Lines marks 84 years in business, its leaders reflect on its family legacy, industry challenges, modern fleet, and…
- Inside Village Travel’s $14M facility in Oklahoma City
  
  February 22, 2025 |
  
  Village Travel unveils a $14M, 40,000-square-foot facility during UMA Motorcoach EXPO, showcasing innovative features and industry-leading design.
- John Hall’s legacy: A lifetime of showcasing Alaska’s hidden wonders
  
  February 12, 2025 |
  
  As John Hall Sr. hands over leadership of his company to his children, he reflects on decades of leading intimate…
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Opinion
- Help your website boost your business: Use real photos, videos, and updates
  
  April 10, 2025 |
  
  Stock photos and broken links hurt your bus company’s website. Here is why you should showcase real drivers, highlight key…
- New Corporate Transparency Act deadline: What motorcoach businesses need to do
  
  March 3, 2025 |
  
  Businesses must file beneficial ownership details by March 21. Tracy Fickett explains what motorcoach companies need to do to avoid…
Industry News
- Greg Lammers inducted into UMA Ring of Honor
  
  April 23, 2025 |
  
  Retired technician Greg Lammers’s name will be engraved on the UMA Maintenance Competition toolbox to honor his decades-long impact on…
- NFI names new leader of board of directors
  
  April 21, 2025 |
  
  NFI Group names Colin Robertson board chair as Chan Galbato exits.
- Advice from the man overseeing more than 40K school buses
  
  April 18, 2025 |
  
  Todd Hawkins shares what fleet managers can learn from his decades leading maintenance, training, and innovation at First Student.
- Wes Kanaga honored for calm, excellence in bus maintenance
  
  April 17, 2025 |
  
  Wes Kanaga, known for his composure and skill, joins the UMA Ring of Honor after decades of standout maintenance leadership.
- Century-old bus companies unite in regional expansion deal
  
  April 17, 2025 |
  
  Jefferson Lines acquires Karst Stage, merging two transportation providers with over 200 years combined service.
- TBN expands into Canada with localized software tools
  
  April 15, 2025 |
  
  TBN’s new features support Canadian currency and metric distances, helping motorcoach operators modernize operations and improve customer experience.
- UMA Fly-In builds momentum for key industry policies
  
  April 15, 2025 |
  
  More than 70 industry leaders met with lawmakers, advocating for toll parity, charter protections, and tariff relief for motorcoach operators.
- Daimler Coaches breaks ground on Florida service hub
  
  April 11, 2025 |
  
  Daimler Coaches expands its U.S. presence with a new facility in Jacksonville, Florida, where it delivers, inspects and services Mercedes-Benz…
- 5 Canadian bus companies win awards based on passenger reviews
  
  April 5, 2025 |
  
  Busbud’s 2025 Travellers’ Best Awards recognize Canada’s top bus companies, based on passenger reviews that rate service, comfort, and reliability.
- Hotard Coaches celebrates 90 years of service
  
  April 3, 2025 |
  
  Marking its 90th anniversary, Hotard Coaches reflects on a legacy of safety, innovation, and people-first service.
- Prime minister backs Canadian bus manufacturing revival
  
  April 3, 2025 |
  
  Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Winnipeg’s NFI plant, supporting New Flyer’s expansion to resume full Canadian bus production after 15…
- Phil Wellington joins MCI Financial Services
  
  April 1, 2025 |
  
  Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has appointed Phil Wellington as Regional Account Manager–Financial Services, succeeding recently retired David Johnson. Wellington…
- Pennsylvania Bus Association honors top drivers, employees
  
  March 28, 2025 |
  
  The Pennsylvania Bus Association recognized nine outstanding drivers and employees for their contributions to companies, passengers, and communities.
- Vonlane adds suburban luxury route between Dallas, Austin
  
  March 28, 2025 |
  
  The Dallas-based luxury motorcoach service now runs nonstop routes between North Dallas and North Austin.
- MCI customers win big at industry awards events
  
  March 27, 2025 |
  
  Nine MCI customers earn national recognition for excellence in safety, sustainability, leadership, and innovation at major motorcoach industry events.
- ‘It was wild’: After several attempts, technician wins UMA Maintenance Grand Champion title
  
  March 26, 2025 |
  
  Sean Piersall of Adventure Tours wins Grand Champion title at the 2025 UMA Maintenance Competition after years of perseverance and…
- Spring Bird names Thomas Hoskins director of operations
  
  March 26, 2025 |
  
  As tariffs drive up costs, Spring Bird wants to help operators extend the life of their motorcoach fleets.
- U.S. Rep. Frost visits ABC Companies to discuss transit
  
  March 25, 2025 |
  
  U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost met with ABC Companies to explore sustainable transit solutions, fleet electrification, and industry collaboration in Central…
- Luxury, profitability, and innovation drive ECB’s motorcoach success
  
  March 19, 2025 |
  
  At UMA Motorcoach EXPO, operators praise ECB’s sleek, profitable buses. Owner David Bakare shares how innovation and customer feedback fuel…
- From church bus to champion: Aaron Brookshire wins UMA Competition
  
  March 16, 2025 |
  
  Aaron Brookshire, who began driving a church bus, earned the prestigious UMA International Driver Competition title on his first attempt.
- Endera’s B4 shuttle bus earns top Altoona test score
  
  March 16, 2025 |
  
  US-made Endera’s B4 electric shuttle achieved the highest Altoona test score in its class, proving its durability, reliability, and performance.
- TEMSA reveals the road ahead with new motorcoach features at 2025 EXPO
  
  March 16, 2025 |
  
  TEMSA unveiled cutting-edge motorcoach updates at the 2025 UMA EXPO, emphasizing customer-driven innovation, record sales growth, and expanded North American…
- NFI Group named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2025
  
  March 12, 2025 |
  
  Parent company of Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has been named one of the best places to work in the Canadian…
- Celebrity Coaches expands fleet with BandWagon RV acquisition
  
  March 8, 2025 |
  
  Luxury transportation provider Celebrity Coaches acquires BandWagon RV Rentals, expanding its fleet to over 120 vehicles and enhancing tour travel…
- Former FHWA attorney named acting FMCSA Administrator
  
  March 7, 2025 |
  
  Adrienne Camire, former FHWA chief counsel, was appointed acting FMCSA administrator, bringing extensive regulatory experience to enhance commercial motor vehicle…
Opinion
- Help your website boost your business: Use real photos, videos, and updates
  
  April 10, 2025 |
  
  Stock photos and broken links hurt your bus company’s website. Here is why you should showcase real drivers, highlight key…
- New Corporate Transparency Act deadline: What motorcoach businesses need to do
  
  March 3, 2025 |
  
  Businesses must file beneficial ownership details by March 21. Tracy Fickett explains what motorcoach companies need to do to avoid…
- Building an electric bus future: Why Washington can’t afford to wait
  
  February 20, 2025 |
  
  In this guest column, MTRWESTERN President Jeremy Butzlaff talks about paving a path for electric bus fleet transformation, outlining challenges…
Feature
- From under the bus: Meet mechanic Dave Meyerhofer
  
  October 18, 2024 |
  
  Dave Meyerhofer, a seasoned bus maintenance expert, shares insights on his 34-year career, passion for repairs, and leadership.
- From under the bus: Meet mechanic Jon Thomas
  
  September 21, 2024 |
  
  Jon Thomas began his career 16 years ago repairing buses while in high school. He’s now Maintenance Director for All…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Anthony Bowman
  
  September 3, 2024 |
  
  Anthony Bowman has been driving commercial vehicles since he turned 21 in 2006, with jobs that have ranged from ice…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Ethan Fitzgerald
  
  August 22, 2024 |
  
  Ethan Fitzgerald’s love for travel has taken him from guiding students on cross-country trips to navigating the streets of New…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Johanna Hamilton
  
  August 16, 2024 |
  
  Johanna Hamilton recently surprised herself by placing third in the annual motorcoach driver competition hosted by the Midwest Bus and…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Bill Mong
  
  August 15, 2024 |
  
  Veteran driver Bill Mong has been with Compass Coach in Cedar Springs, Michigan, for a decade, the last two years…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Martin Martinez Jr.
  
  April 4, 2022 |
  
  Martin Martinez Jr. is marking his 18th year with Pacific Coachways in Garden Grove, California. He was motivated to apply…
- From under the bus: Meet mechanic Doug Thomas
  
  March 21, 2022 |
  
  Doug Thomas began at Amador Stage Lines in 1991 washing buses. Three decades later, he’s running the company’s shop in…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Vicki Hughes
  
  February 21, 2022 |
  
  After a series of jobs ranging from professional softball player to plumber, Vicki Hughes says she couldn’t be happier driving…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Darren Reever
  
  January 9, 2022 |
  
  After being furloughed for much of the pandemic, driver Darren Reever has been back on the road since fall 2021,…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Lynette Bittner
  
  December 16, 2021 |
  
  Lynette Bittner has been in the driver’s seat for eight years. Bus & Motorcoach News caught up with Bittner over…
- From under the bus: Meet the Alaska Posse
  
  October 1, 2021 |
  
  You might have spotted the Alaska Posse at a United Motorcoach Association EXPO, where they trek in to take part…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Maria M. Silva
  
  September 15, 2021 |
  
  Maria M. Silva has been in the driver’s seat for more than 28 years and has never had a crash.…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Mandy Zimmerman
  
  September 9, 2021 |
  
  Mandy Zimmerman has been in the driver’s seat for nearly 23 years. Much of that time, she has driven school…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Andy Anderson
  
  August 30, 2021 |
  
  Andy Anderson has been in the driver’s seat for more than 55 years, most of it driving tractor-trailers. His only…
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