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- Coach business picking up as COVID-19 restrictions ease
  
  May 21, 2021 |
  
  As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease up in much of the country, business is gradually picking up for motorcoach operators.…
- Operators share their strategies for surviving the pandemic
  
  May 6, 2021 |
  
  When Jack Kaufman laid off his Timi’s Tours staff in mid-March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, he told…
- Operator Alison Klein Sherman joining GNJMA board
  
  May 3, 2021 |
  
  Alison Klein Sherman, President of Klein Transportation is joining the board of directors of the Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association…
- Sunway Charters credits BusRates.com with bringing in business
  
  April 29, 2021 |
  
  Lee Helms is seeing business coming back, and a good source has been BusRates.com. “I’ve been on BusRates for a…
- Operator launches series of parties to build tour sales and customer loyalty
  
  April 14, 2021 |
  
  Marketing pro Michaela Tye of Village Travel would never wait for business to come to her. She is actively working…
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Industry News
- UMA launches leadership search for new CEO
  
  June 14, 2021 |
  
  (Alexandria, VA ) As the Motorcoach industry begins to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, United Motorcoach Association Chairman…
- Motorcoach drivers share why they love their jobs
  
  June 12, 2021 |
  
  Ask motorcoach drivers why they love their jobs, they are likely to give a wide range of reasons. A major…
- NFI unveils zero-emission double deck bus for North America
  
  June 10, 2021 |
  
  NFI Group Inc. is introducing its first zero-emission, three-axle double-deck bus to the North American market. The Enviro500EV CHARGE is…
- Driver Al Kline retires with 2.5 million safe miles under his belt
  
  June 10, 2021 |
  
  When Philip “Al” Kline retired earlier this year from Indian Trails after 45 years of service — including a yearlong…
- UMA sales training summit designed to help motorcoach companies rebound
  
  June 9, 2021 |
  
  The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) announced their third annual Bus & Motorcoach Industry Sales Summit. It takes place online July…
- BYD enters electric school bus market
  
  June 9, 2021 |
  
  Competition in the booming electric school bus market has increased yet again with the announcement from Build Your Dreams (BYD),…
- PBA announces new slate of leaders after board elections
  
  June 8, 2021 |
  
  The Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA) has a new slate of leaders. The nearly century-old organization announced the results of a…
- Heather Colache, of Meet AC, is newest GNJMA board member
  
  June 4, 2021 |
  
  Heather Colache, Tourism Account Director and Atlantic City Film Commissioner of Meet AC — Atlantic City’s destination marketing organization (DMO)…
- Temsa sees growing interest in its 30-foot TS30 coach
  
  June 3, 2021 |
  
  Emerging from the pandemic, Turkish manufacturer Temsa is experiencing a growing interest in its smallest vehicle, the 30-foot TS30 coach.…
- Operators in Canada stuck in park as U.S. counterparts roll
  
  June 3, 2021 |
  
  While U.S. motorcoach operators are starting to roll again after more than a year of inactivity, their counterparts in Canada…
- DOT cannabis policy prompts warning to drivers about CBD use
  
  June 2, 2021 |
  
  The Department of Transportation has issued a notice about drug and alcohol policy compliance that deals with the use of…
- MMA announces return to in-person meetings, upcoming events
  
  May 29, 2021 |
  
  Maryland Motorcoach Association (MMA) announces the return of its in-person meetings and events in 2021. The decision to add more…
- FCC provides funding for school bus Wi-Fi hotspots
  
  May 29, 2021 |
  
  More than 15 million public school students lacked home internet access or a connected device amid forced virtual learning last…
- Disney World: Masks, mandates and that magical experience
  
  May 27, 2021 |
  
  In May, Walt Disney World was among the first businesses to let visitors take off their masks while outdoors. Additionally,…
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- From from under the bus: Meet mechanic Rolando Rodriguez
  
  June 10, 2021 |
  
  After working for Olympus Limousine and Martz First Class Coach, both on Florida’s West Coast, Rolando Rodriguez launched 24 Hour…
- From under the bus: Meet mechanic Chuck Browe
  
  June 2, 2021 |
  
  Mechanic Chuck Browe has been employed at National Trails for two years. He was recruited to the Southfield, Michigan, company…
- From under the bus: Meet mechanic Jon Furtado
  
  May 13, 2021 |
  
  Mechanic Jon Furtado, 22, grew up in the industry. His father owned Furtado Bus Lines. “I was able to learn…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Dennis Farnum
  
  May 6, 2021 |
  
  From construction contractor to driving motorcoaches, Dennis Farnum shares what a ride his second career has been. He has enjoyed…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Andrew Horton
  
  April 1, 2021 |
  
  Andrew Horton has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for 35 years. He spent the first 14 years working…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Jamie Wiese
  
  March 18, 2021 |
  
  Jamie Wiese began his commercial driver career in 1986, at 18, when he was trained to drive a school bus…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Josh Henley
  
  February 25, 2021 |
  
  Josh Henley has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat since 2003. He has driven for Gaten’s Adventures Unlimited in…
- From the driver’s seat: Meet Donna Hernandez
  
  February 18, 2021 |
  
  Donna Hernandez has enjoyed the view from the driver’s seat for 17 years. For the past 15 years, she has…
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