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The Docket
- Efforts to delay ELD mandate gain support in Congress
  
  August 12, 2017 |
  
  WASHINGTON – With the federal mandate on electronic logging devices set to take effect in only four months, opponents are…
- FMCSA manning ELD information booths at truck events
- Brake Safety Day places 3,000 vehicles out of service
- Bus inspections are annual events at the Grand Canyon
- Speed-limiter mandate in limbo under Trump agenda
- Rural bus funding on track to increase through 2020
- Bus and truck guide available
- FMCSA reminding drivers to operate safely around buses
- Uber and Lyft now licensed to operate in upstate N.Y.
- Safety fitness system study validates UMA’s concerns
- PEOPLE
- United Leasing acquires Access Commercial Capital
- CVSA has scheduled 2017 Brake Safety Day for September 7
- FMSCA advisory committee looking to cut regulations
- CDLs more accessible to military
Association News
- EXPO Solution Sessions Announced for 2018 Operator Education
  
  August 17, 2017 |
  
  The education component for the 2018 UMA Motorcoach EXPO is now in place with 22 solution sessions. EXPO, the premier…
- UMA Launches Podcast Series, The Motorcoach Minute
- Lease and interchange rule delay marks continued progress
- HR-2120 ‘We’ve had enough!’
- Stacy Tetschner of National Speakers Association named CEO of UMA
Opinion
- ‘SEDAN BUSES’ offers new perspective on bus industry
  
  August 10, 2017 |
  
  By Dave Millhouser If you want to know the history of buses and bus transportation in North America, “SEDAN BUSES…
- The bus industry is the Forrest Gump of transportation
- Beware: ADA website accessibility lawsuits on the rise
- Equity firms competing to buy private bus companies
- Managing your law firm relationships can save money
- Think long term so downturns don’t become death spirals
Industry News
- EXPO Solution Sessions Announced for 2018 Operator Education
  
  August 17, 2017 |
  
  The education component for the 2018 UMA Motorcoach EXPO is now in place with 22 solution sessions. EXPO, the premier…
- 2017 revenue, earnings dip again at Coach USA/megabus
  
  August 10, 2017 |
  
  PERTH, Scotland – For the third consecutive year, Coach USA/Coach Canada and megabus.com have posted reduced revenue and operating profit.
- Greyhound Canada offers service from Toronto airport
  
  August 10, 2017 |
  
  TORONTO – Greyhound now offers service from Toronto Pearson International Airport to 10 major Ontario cities, as well as to…
- Bailey Coach planning second veterans’ trip to D.C.
  
  August 10, 2017 |
  
  YORK, Pa. — “Let’s go big,” Bailey Coach President John Bailey said to his employees when brainstorming ideas for the…
- Bus rally shaping up (nicely) for next month in Indiana
  
  August 10, 2017 |
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Bus Rally Evansville rolls into this Ohio River town next month, showcasing what is expected to be…
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Industry Calendar
- Calendar
  
  August 10, 2017 |
  
  AUGUST 2017 17-20 National Association of Motorcoach Operators Annual Conference, Alexandria,…
Operator News
- Little Rock Tours owner gets taste of VP security
  
  July 27, 2017 |
  
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Gina Martin’s opposition to the Affordable Care Act – better known as Obamacare – earned her…
- More passengers using own electronic devices on buses
  
  July 27, 2017 |
  
  The days of giant movie screens and VCRs providing onboard entertainment for bus and motorcoach customers are fading away.
Industry Standouts
- Lancer Customer Highlight
  
  July 30, 2017 |
  
  —ADVERTISEMENT— Barbara Bayer Corporate Secretary & GM, Woodlawn Motor Coach “For more than 25 years, Lancer has always been there…