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ABC Companies: How ECHO AFC Transportation Elevates Passenger Service |
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From Left to Right: Stephanie and John Ferrari of ECHO AFC Transportation, Kristina Bouweiri and Hans Zeigler of Reston Limo | Photo courtesy of ABC Companies |
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From ABC Companies:
The transportation industry is evolving rapidly, with customer expectations growing every day. For companies like Echo AFC Transportation, staying ahead means delivering consistent, reliable, and high-quality service. Founded over 30 years ago and led by President and CEO John Ferrari, Echo has built a reputation for adapting to changing needs through innovation and a customer-centric approach.
As one of the largest independent ground transportation providers in Texas, Echo operates a fleet of over 600 vehicles, providing services across the United States and Canada. From charter buses and shuttle transit to private car services and event logistics, Echo offers fully customizable transportation solutions for a diverse range of customers.
As group travel and mobility solutions continue to gain momentum, the demand for reliable and efficient transportation services is on the rise. According to the American Bus Association's 2024 Motorcoach Census, large carriers now account for................
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Hotard Coaches marks 90 years of disaster response |
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With hurricane season approaching, Hotard Coaches is preparing to support emergency evacuations and disaster recovery. | Photo: via Bus & Motorcoach News |
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From Bus & Motorcoach News:
As hurricane season looms over the Gulf Coast, Hotard Coaches is again preparing to play a pivotal role in emergency evacuations and disaster recovery efforts. The Louisiana-based motorcoach operator, a subsidiary of All Aboard America Holdings Inc. under the Kelsian Group, is marking its 90th anniversary this year with a continued focus on providing essential transportation services during crises.
Julie Chalmers, general manager of Hotard Coaches, says the company's work in disaster response is a year-round commitment, not just a seasonal priority.
"All of our team training includes disaster relief work because when the disaster is here, it's too late for training or planning — it's go time," Chalmers says......................................
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| Congress Shifts Tide in Regulatory Demands for Clean Energy |
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An electric bus during the Green Bus Summit ride and drive event during the 2022 STN EXPO Reno. | Photo: Vince Rios Design via School Transportation News |
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From School Transportation News:
The approval of Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that overturn U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's waivers of key California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations, aimed at enforcing stricter emissions and goals for selling zero-emission vehicles, have states and truck manufacturers rethinking their strategies.
The CRA upends plans to implement Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), which would require manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission chassis, including those for school buses by 2035. The CRA also targets Advanced Clean Cars II that would require all passenger car, truck and SUV sales be zero-emission in 2035 and the Omnibus Heavy-Duty Low NOx regulations for off-road emissions.
While the waivers were not been signed by President Donald Trump at this writing, California is at least one state preparing to take legal action if and when signed. Additionally, the weight of the future of zero-emission vehicles and clean air requirements will fall on states and OEMs. Many OEMs are taking a wait and see approach...........................................
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