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The Docket
- Democrats delay DNC Convention until August
  
  April 2, 2020 |
  
  Washington, DC – The Democrat National Committee announced yesterday they will delay their presidential nominating convention until the week of…
- FMCSA Issues National Emergency Declaration
- Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2019
- BUSREGS-21 returns to continue important role
Association News
- UMA at work for operators with critical information and powerful advocacy
  
  March 16, 2020 |
  
  To support our Members during the COVID-19 crisis, the United Motorcoach Association has created comprehensive online resources, planned an online…
- UMA leaders launch powerful spring agenda
- UMA leaders launch powerful spring agenda
Opinion
- Millhouser: We need to win the battle and the war
  
  April 1, 2020 |
  
  More than 150 Confederate artillery pieces thundered for hours, a bombardment heard 70 miles away in Washington, DC. It was…
- Millhouser: Passing along survival lessons learned post 9-11
- Driving the MC5 was a dream come true, six decades later
- Another EXPO family reunion
Feature
- Driver assistance systems increase risky operator activities
  
  Drivers of vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) engaged are 50- to 80-percent more likely to engage in “visual…
- Why peak pricing pays off
- Who doesn’t want their own bus?
- Chauffeur Driven/National Limo Association Show offers education and networking
- The future of in-dash infotainment serves up safety
Industry News
- Democrats delay DNC Convention until August
  
  April 2, 2020 |
  
  Washington, DC – The Democrat National Committee announced yesterday they will delay their presidential nominating convention until the week of…
- Gladys Gillis shares strategies for surviving coronavirus economic crisis
  
  April 1, 2020 |
  
  The coronavirus pandemic arrived in Gladys Gillis’ backyard before it emerged in other regions. Gillis, CEO of Seattle-based Starline Luxury…
- Bus companies included in $349 billion fund: What you need to do now
  
  March 31, 2020 |
  
  The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses, including our nation’s bus and motorcoach companies. It…
- Motorcoach operators learn how to access stimulus funds
  
  March 31, 2020 |
  
  President Donald Trump on Friday signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a stimulus package intended to…
- Irizar invests in alternative energy, gives autonomous electric bus to Malaga
  
  March 29, 2020 |
  
  Irizar is one of the largest investors in a solar photovoltaic energy farm in the Basque Country of Spain. “The…
- Antelope Valley Transit Authority and Capital District Transportation Authority utilize electric buses
  
  March 29, 2020 |
  
  The Antelope Valley Transit Authority has reached the milestone of two million miles of electric bus service. The authority estimates…
- BAE Systems to provide electric systems
  
  March 29, 2020 |
  
  BAE Systems has been selected by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) to…
- NHTSA safety recalls
  
  March 28, 2020 |
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced recalls of buses and motorcoaches manufactured by Motor Coach Industries, Micro Bird…
Operator News
- Royal Coach’s 60th anniversary
  
  January 8, 2020 |
  
  Royal Coach of San Jose, California, celebrated its 60th anniversary with delivery of a 2020 MCI J4500 motorcoach.
- Village Travel celebrates 40 years
  
  November 15, 2019 |
  
  by Heather Larson Keeping a travel-focused company running for four decades is no easy feat. Jeff Arensdorf, the current owner…
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Travel
- I’ll take Manhattan
  
  Tours to the Big Apple needn’t be a big headache by Janis Turk The Big Apple, the City that Never…
- Galveston, oh Galveston
  
  Tour this island paradise off the Texas Gulf Coast by Janis Turk Galveston may be one of Texas’ best-kept secrets,…
- Honoring U.S. Veterans Day–Nov. 11
  
  World War I hero Sgt. York’s home now a state park by Jackie Sheckler Finch