Bus and Motorcoach News

“I’m incredibly proud of the company’s growth,” said new TEMSA CEO Evren Guzel. “This success is only possible by keeping our customer at the center—understanding their needs and responding to them effectively. Events like this are invaluable, as they offer the perfect opportunity to engage with our operators and customers.” #busandmotorcoachnews

“Over the years, the company has faced countless challenges that affected our ability to operate,” said Trans-Bridge Lines President Tom JeBran. “One thing has never changed—our resilience in facing challenges in creative and effective ways.” #busandmotorcoachnews

“I am incredibly proud of our team members and our company for earning this recognition,” said Paul Soubry, president and CEO of NFI, parent company of Motor Coach Industries (MCI). “This achievement reflects the passion, dedication and hard work of our people, who make NFI not just a great workplace but part of a thriving and supportive community.” #busandmotorcoachnews

“By bringing together two leaders in entertainment transportation, we’re setting a new standard for the industry,” said Mike Comegna, CEO of Celebrity Coaches. #busandmotorcoachnews

“I am honored to lead FMCSA in its mission to prevent commercial motor vehicle crashes, fatalities, and injuries on our nation’s roads,” said Adrienne Camire. “I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to advance our shared safety goals.” #busandmotorcoachnews

“This holiday season demonstrated how essential intercity buses are in keeping people connected across North America,” says Kai Boysan, CEO of Flix North America. “With rising airfare, airport disruptions, and high travel costs, more travelers are recognizing FlixBus and Greyhound as a dependable and affordable way to reach their destinations.” #busandmotorcoachnews

“My predecessors in BISC leadership have laid the foundation, and I want to continue focusing on making the entire motorcoach industry safe—both over the road and at our facilities,” said Salvatore (Sal) Caccavale, Corporate Safety and Training Director for Martz Group and Chairperson of BISC. #busandmotorcoachnews

“The Trump administration has always prioritized bringing manufacturing back to America, and that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re not just assembling parts, we’re designing, engineering, and manufacturing vehicles right here in the U.S., which is something any administration that supports domestic industry should favor," said John Walsh, founder and CEO of Endura, the Ohio-based bus manufacturer startup. #busandmotorcoachnews

We had an incredible team of influencers collaborating with Bus & Motorcoach News to cover the 2025 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in Oklahoma City last month. One of the six was Albert Lua, a programmer and part-time driver at Peoria Charter. His YouTube channel, alblua, has grown to over 6,000 subscribers, offering a unique POV experience of life behind the wheel of a bus, captured through his signature hat camera. He went above and beyond, creating an impressive 21 videos on a variety of topics, all compiled into this playlist. #busandmotorcoachnews

"In Washington state, voters overwhelmingly voted against Initiative 2117, a referendum that would have repealed the “cap-and-invest” program the state Legislature enacted in 2020. Since the program started, Washington has repurposed $2.2 billion from heavy polluters and applied those funds to meaningful environmental programs. There are huge wins for Washington, but more needs to be done, especially in the transportation sector, which accounts for 46% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the state," writes Jeremy Butzlaff, President of MTRWESTERN. #busandmotorcoachnews