


BusRates.com steps up marketing efforts
BusRates.com Inc., the national portal that connects motorcoach and luxury transportation services directly with the consumer, has announced a partnership with On Your Mark Transportation…

Motorcoach drivers show off skills in MBMCA Roadeo competition
BRANSON, Mo. – Eight motorcoach drivers showed their driving expertise on a compact and hilly course during the Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association’s annual driving…

Industry remembers Michigan operator Randy Cupp
Randy Cupp passed away suddenly on May 2 at age 67 at his home in Saginaw, Michigan.
The co-owner of Blue Lakes…

MBMCA gives members inside look at new CMV inspection criteria
When the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) convened in Springfield, Illinois, in mid-July for its annual meeting, the two-day event included an inside look…

UMA using a generous gift to promote driver training and safety skills
Driver competitions can be an effective and yet fun way to train and evaluate motorcoach drivers’ general regulation knowledge, road safety and skills.
In addition…

Motorcoach drivers show off skills in MBMCA Roadeo competition
Thirteen drivers competed in the fourth Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association Roadeo on July 21 in Elkhart, Indiana. As part of the half-day competition, each…

Alabama operator drives rare GMC Greyhound to final destination
Alan Thrasher recently had the honor of driving yet another GMC Greyhound to its final destination. This time, he was behind the wheel of a…

Federal funding helps scheduled service from rural to urban areas
Did you know there’s a grant that allows you to schedule service from rural areas to urban ones? The 5311 (f) is a federal funding…

Bus maintenance: Now isn’t the time to delay
Your business slowed down – or even shut down – during the COVID-19 pandemic, which means your buses sat aimlessly for months. You might be…