See VP Bob Schwarz and VP Tom Picknally interviewed about the 2010 MCI coach order, new features, environmentally friendly, fuel economy, etc. Click here: Peter Pan Going Green for the video report.

According to the Dec. 2009 issue of Metro-Magazine, Peter Pan has committed to the purchase of 30 New Motorcoaches! to be delivered by May, 2010!!! There will be a mix of J4500's and D4505's! My wish to Santa Claus is coming true! Click here: MCI to deliver new coaches to Peter Pan

Retired coach operator Brother Jack Perreault - whose funny sense of humor many of us remember so well - passed Jan. 30, 2010. Obituary: Jack Perreault obituary Jack worked at Peter Pan 1977-1994. Will be missed!

All newly ordered D-4505 and J-4500 models will be wrapped with this opalized 3D wrap...click on "1 attachment" below to see photo...
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This well written editorial summarizes the state of intercity and charter bus safety and awaiting legislation in Congress not yet acted upon. Time for safety improvements

Here is the rebuttal from C.E.O. Peter Pantuso of American Bus Association. Click: Rebuttal letter to Baltimore Sun Times

Some reactions from players in intercity bus battle in this Boston Globe article All's fare in travel by bus

We remember Bob Tourigny, a funny, thoughtful, conscientious Peter Pan driver from 1986 to 2000 - loved his job. He had been ill with heart problems.

Funeral for Bob Tourigny, a Marine Corps Veteran will be on Veterans Day, Wed. Nov. 11, 2009. Burial at later date Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, Ma.

Obiturary Bob Tourigny

A lawsuit that names MCI as one of the defendants in a horrific motorcoach accident from Jan.6, 2008 near the Four Corners section of Utah is bringing attention to the motorcoach industry. 49 of 50 bus occupants were ejected from the crash, resulting in 9 mortalities, 40 injuries.

Attorneys for the victims and family members will cite the lack of reinforced roof, laminated windows, and safety belts on the motorcoach as primary reasons why the toll was so high. NTSB report cites the lack of seat belts/use of seat belts as a primary reason for the numerous ejections.

NTSB report click: NTSB press release
Newer NTSB report on Texas bus accident, click: Texas bus tire blowout on bridge

Web article click: MCI in the hot seat (without a seat belt)

Photo of Bill Fontanella

Your wit & wisdom will live on
Your jokes and kindness too
The utmost service you'd provide
To customers, old and new.

You were a true "captain of your coach"
On every mile you drove
Your dedication - beyond reproach
To the company you loved.

Too soon you had to leave this world
For a better one, we pray
But we're certain you're still driving
On that "Heavenly Highway"

We Miss You, Bill
Rest in Peace
from us all!

The "New Look" Peter Pan wrap was unveiled Sept. 11, 2009. It is reminiscient of styles from the 1960's, with 3D logo over black background. The front and back of the coach are green. Click here: New 2010 Peter Pan look Marketing and management are taking a new critical look at this design, and may be planning a lighter color, more similar to the current wrap for the next generation of D's and J's.

A new wrap of Peter Pan coach #744 (formerly Hoop Hall) features the 50th Anniversary of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. unveiled during this enshrinement weekend inducting Michael Jordan, David Robinson, Jerry Sloan, John Stockton and C. Vivian Stringer. Today's article: Article/ and photo (3rd photo in slide show) of new bus wrap