ATU Local 1512

Greyhound bus crash in California

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:54:11 -0400

A serious Greyhound crash reported at early morning hours July 22, 2010 involving an already overturned Trailblazer SUV. Toxicology reports are in (July 27,2010)and show driver of Trailblazer was legally DUI. California Highway Patrol officials say they found skid marks indicating that the TrailBlazer swerved away from an exit sign at the McKinley off-ramp and into the center median. The vehicle rolled and then came to rest across the left and middle lane, with its unlit undercarriage pointing in the direction of oncoming traffic. The Greyhound bus hit the vehicle and another about 3 minutes later.
Greyhound crash with fatalities in California Local TV News Video And the latest Trailblazer 18 yr. old driver DUI

Foxwoods wins arbitration filed by UAW

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:54:21 -0400

After Foxwoods announced discontinuing shuttle service from 2 of its satellite employee parking lots (March, 2010)(Groton, Ct.), UAW Local files grievance on language that requires casino to provide transportation from outlying parking lots. Arbitrator rules in favor of Foxwoods, casino was not arbitrary and capricious. Link: Foxwoods wins arbitration

Asian bus accident/Atlantic City

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:45:25 -0400

Sun Lee Bus fails to stop at a red light colliding with two cars, multiple injuries: Sun Lee bus accident
Driver critical condition bus driver in crash fights for his life

American Bus Association comes to Springfield

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:01:11 -0400

ABA had their annual "100 Top Tourbus Destinations" meeting in Springfield Ma. in June. Here is the article: ABA comes to Pioneer Valley, Ma American Bus Association conducts some very important research regarding regulations & laws affecting our industry. See the entire list here (especially about overly strict bus idling laws): ABA position papers

Redesigned Peter Pan website generates actionable data

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:35:03 -0400

New website created and maintained in assistance with The Green Internet Website Group is reviewed in this story. Click: Website turned over to Green Internet Group

Curbside busses create gridlock/pollution in Chinatown

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:03:29 -0400

Local Community Councils are getting more vocal about curbside busses clogging narrow streets, illegally parking/loading, causing pollution in Chinatown. City regulators so far are deferring action since there are so many different federal, state and local laws concerning the intercity busses. If interested, read more here: Chinatown busses create friction near Manhattan bridge

Arizona Public Safety sites driver, poor brakes for Mar. 5 accident

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:08:13 -0400

Arizona motorcoach accident of Mar. 5 2010...Public Safety officials released 130 pgs of investigative conclusions (not available on internet). Summary here: Bus flips w/22 pax in AZ

NYC D.O.T. Report on Bus Congestion Downtown/Chinatown Busses wrestle for curb spots

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:17:29 -0400

Community leaders and Chinatown bus owners discuss what to do about bus congestion in and around Manhattan Bridge where busses vie for loading and unloading curbs. Click Bus chaos in Chinatown Read the fascinating 71 pg. 2009 NYC D.O.T. Report about intercity busses in downtown Manhattan including backgroung on the Port Authority Bus Terminal NYC Intercity Bus Report

American Bus Association committee coming to Springfield

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:39:05 -0400

The committee that selects the top 100 Bus Travel Events of the Year 2011 will meet in Springfield June 6-9 along with ABA President Peter J Pantuso, hosted by Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Click here for photo & article: Bus Event coming to Springfield

CBS-TV (Springfield) features New Peter Pan coach

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:50:14 -0500

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.

2010 will see 30 new MCI motorcoaches

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:24:01 -0500

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

Jack (John) Perreault funeral Feb.3

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:03:18 -0500

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!

New 2010 Wrap for Peter Pan fleet

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:26:24 -0500

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...
...also vote on poll to left of article...

Baltimore Sun editorial on lack of motorcoach safety features

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:39:34 -0500

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

Boston Globe article on Intercity bus

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:33:05 -0500

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