Seatbelts reduced crash injuries
The use of seatbelts in a school bus that was involved in a 2017 rollover crash in Helena, Montana, likely prevented more serious injuries to…
Motorcoach drivers share why they love their jobs
Ask motorcoach drivers why they love their jobs, they are likely to give a wide range of reasons. A major benefit is that they get…
From the CEO: New Look, Same Tradition
You’ll notice in a couple weeks…
Tire monitoring: A coach option that pays for itself – By Dave Millhouser, ABC Companies
Cruising down a Texas two lane, Huck felt a thump and checked his mirror. Sure enough, a drive tire was flat, beginning to disintegrate and…
James Wang reviews ‘perks and quirks’ of Mercedes Tourrider
In November, Mercedes Benz invited me to visit Istanbul, Turkey, to check out the production of the Mercedes Tourrider. Fast forward six months, and now…
James Wang: What bus drivers should never do
In the motorcoach industry, just like in any other profession, some drivers care about their jobs and some don’t.
Sometimes, it’s because they are new…
James Wang explains the connection between drivers and their buses
Bus drivers spend a lot of time behind the wheel of their buses. Whether it’s a city transit bus, a school bus or a coach…
James Wang: 4 things that are killing the bus industry
There are four things that are killing the motorcoach industry. Things that are literally still causing privately owned bus companies to close their doors, even…
NTSB investigator explains role of tires in fatal minibus crash
Most crashes never have just one cause, but in the case of the fatal 2020 Southern California bus crash, the state of the tires played…