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With the kick off of the UN Decade of action for road safety, the bus and coach industry, as a key contributor to safer mobility, is showcasing its achievements and targeted initiatives in this domain. Coaches are also becoming serious competitors to air and rail travel, as they are made increasingly comfortable for long distance trips, while retaining their flexibility, safety, fuel-efficiency and affordability advantages.
So follow the example of the Italian Tourism authorities, which have heard the industry’s proposals for better coach tourism services, and…make the Smart Move!
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UN Decade for Road Safety: buses and coaches in the UK deliver
Travelling by bus or coach is by far the safest form of road passenger transport in the UK. It is over seven times safer than a journey made by car. Fewer cars on our roads also mean lower congestion and ultimately fewer accidents.
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Bus is the Most Cost Effective Means of Public Transportation in the US
A new study released by The American Bus Association Foundation, Federal Subsidies for Passenger Transportation, 1960-2009, shows that the private commercial bus industry is the most cost effective mode of public transportation in the United States.
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Belgian bus and coach industry focuses on road safety
The Belgian Bus and Coach Federation, FBAA has been conducting various activities aimed at promoting road safety for years, including an online campaign for promoting road safety on www.voyagescolairesecurite.org in French or www.veiligeschoolreis.org in Dutch.
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A cocoon in a coach: feel at home when travelling long distance!
The coach company, Willer Express, in Japan has transformed a coach into a luxurious mode of transport by designing the interiors of the bus as the first class cabins of wide bodied aircrafts. The extremely luxurious seat modules are called cocoons.
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Italian tourism department to address coach travel and tourism industry requests
Following the results of the first meeting of the all-Italian Round Table on the outstanding issue of coach tourism entry fees (“bus ticket”) in Italian cities, and the joint intervention of the European travel and coach travel industry, represented by the IRU, ECTAA and ETOA, on 10 May, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Italy has invited the competent Tourism Department to come up with its own observations to the proposals made by the organised coach tourism industry in Italy.
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| Did the fuel price hikes make you change your mobility habits?
Take the Facebook Smart Move Poll ! |
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| Localisation technologies & on-demand bus services
In the city of Nantes, thanks to MOBITrans, passengers can obtain real-time information about the next two waiting times at bus and tram stations on their mobile phones. This allows passengers to better plan their time when taking public transport.
See other practical solutions |
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Busworld Kortrijk
Kortrijk, Belgium, 21-26 October 2011
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With the kick off of the UN Decade of action for road safety, the bus and coach industry, as a key contributor to safer mobility, is showcasing its achievements and targeted initiatives in this domain. Coaches are also becoming serious competitors to air and rail travel, as they are made increasingly comfortable for long distance trips, while retaining their flexibility, safety, fuel-efficiency and affordability advantages.
So follow the example of the Italian Tourism authorities, which have heard the industry’s proposals for better coach tourism services, and…make the Smart Move!
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UN Decade for Road Safety: buses and coaches in the UK deliver
Travelling by bus or coach is by far the safest form of road passenger transport in the UK. It is over seven times safer than a journey made by car. Fewer cars on our roads also mean lower congestion and ultimately fewer accidents.
Read More |
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Bus is the Most Cost Effective Means of Public Transportation in the US
A new study released by The American Bus Association Foundation, Federal Subsidies for Passenger Transportation, 1960-2009, shows that the private commercial bus industry is the most cost effective mode of public transportation in the United States.
Read More
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Belgian bus and coach industry focuses on road safety
The Belgian Bus and Coach Federation, FBAA has been conducting various activities aimed at promoting road safety for years, including an online campaign for promoting road safety on www.voyagescolairesecurite.org in French or www.veiligeschoolreis.org in Dutch.
Read More
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A cocoon in a coach: feel at home when travelling long distance!
The coach company, Willer Express, in Japan has transformed a coach into a luxurious mode of transport by designing the interiors of the bus as the first class cabins of wide bodied aircrafts. The extremely luxurious seat modules are called cocoons.
Read More |
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Italian tourism department to address coach travel and tourism industry requests
Following the results of the first meeting of the all-Italian Round Table on the outstanding issue of coach tourism entry fees (“bus ticket”) in Italian cities, and the joint intervention of the European travel and coach travel industry, represented by the IRU, ECTAA and ETOA, on 10 May, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Italy has invited the competent Tourism Department to come up with its own observations to the proposals made by the organised coach tourism industry in Italy.
Read More |
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| Did the fuel price hikes make you change your mobility habits?
Take the Facebook Smart Move Poll ! |
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| Localisation technologies & on-demand bus services
In the city of Nantes, thanks to MOBITrans, passengers can obtain real-time information about the next two waiting times at bus and tram stations on their mobile phones. This allows passengers to better plan their time when taking public transport.
See other practical solutions |
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Busworld Kortrijk
Kortrijk, Belgium, 21-26 October 2011
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GPN Denmark – Viking Bus have launched a new website for their national network. The website is in Danish and English.
New Viking Bus Website
About Viking Bus:
We arrange transportation in Denmark and abroad through networks of high-quality coach companies. In addition, we operate the two coach companies Copenhagen Excursions and the family owned Paaske Bus. It all started in 1968 when Paaske Bus was founded by the Paaske family. During the first couple of years the fleet consisted of a few tourist coaches. The company soon expanded, and after two decades the family bought Copenhagen Excursions and increased its fleet, staff and clientele.
In 2006 we were elected Danish member of Global Passenger Network (GPN). GPN is an elite group of international networks representing the most quality-conscious coach companies in the world. Being member of GPN, we are able to provide coach service and travel opportunities for our customers in almost every part of the world.
In 2007 Paaske Bus and Copenhagen Excursions merged and the mother company was named Vikingbus. Since the merger a lot has happened for the once small family owned company located in Copenhagen, Denmark. For example we expanded our national network in 2009 by founding a network of Danish coach companies. Due to this we also provide high-standard transportation all over Denmark.
Simple, you only need one contact when you are looking for worldwide transport – whether it is Svendborg, Stockholm, San Francisco or … you name it.
Our sales department consists of 9 highly motivated and service oriented professionals and an accounting department includes 3 persons.
Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. founded in September, 1944, as a family owned and operated Transportation Company headquartered near Green Bay, Wisconsin have launched a new website promoting their diverse range of services and vehicles. With 23 locations and over 1,000 vehicles Lamers Bus Lines offer a range of services to meet your needs.
Lamers’ primary mission is to provide the best in safety, service and to develop long term valued partnerships with our customers. Lamers constantly works at and keeps updated on new rules and regulations thru member associations: IMG, UMA, ABA, National Safety Council and Wisconsin School Bus Association.
New Lamers Bus Lines Website
Read more on the Lamers Bus Lines www.golamers.com
