Krapf Bus Companies inks deal to acquire Birnie Bus Service
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — Krapf Bus Companies has acquired Birnie Bus Service Inc., a Rome, N.Y.-based school bus and transportation provider.
Recalled coaches insurance risks
“Wow! That is disconcerting. I wonder how many of those we insure,” said Paul Berne when told that 2,172 motorcoaches with unresolved safety defects may…
Lease and interchange rule delay marks continued progress
UMA continues to advance top regulatory priorities
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The regulatory agenda of the…
State police issuing traffic tickets to NYC drivers
NEW YORK CITY – Motorcoach drivers traveling in New York City have something new to keep an eye out for: state troopers.
States taking initiative in raising fuel taxes, fees
Even though the Trump administration is promising to unveil its $1 trillion national infrastructure-funding plan as early as this month, many states are pushing ahead…
Some owners of recalled coaches slow to fix defects
WASHINGTON — As many as 2,172 motorcoaches may be carrying passengers despite unresolved safety defects that were the subject of federal recalls in 2015 and…
Canada planning for 30% more international visitors
OTTAWA – Canada is hoping to increase the number of international tourists visiting the country by 30 percent by 2021.
Battery-electric motorcoaches slowly making inroads
With thousands of electric transit buses whirring around the world, the first production battery-powered motorcoach debuted at UMA Motorcoach Expo in St. Louis this year…
New UMA CEO plans to develop and promote the value of membership
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Stacy Tetschner had been working at the Arizona-based National Speakers Association for 25 years when he decided to launch an informal job…
Leading without managing can run a company off the road
“What’s the matter? Afraid of the dark?”
After driving 24 hours or so, I had just whined to my boss, Joe, that I was getting…