How inflation is impacting the motorcoach industry
Inflation is on the rise. According to a new Department of Labor report, the consumer price index rose 7% in December compared to a year…
Pennsylvania Bus Association plans 100-year celebration
The Pennsylvania Bus Association is celebrating a milestone in 2023: the organization will mark its 100th anniversary, according to a release from PBA.
A Maine port’s push to reduce cruise ships could hurt motorcoach operators
When most people think of taking a cruise, they consider such tropical locations as the Bahamas and other Caribbean destinations, the Mediterranean or even Alaska.
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UMA represents the motorcoach industry at AMBEST event
Elizabeth Kamalakis of Coachlight Tours joined AMBEST two years ago to take advantage of the Money Saving Fuel Card Program, a partnership between the organization…
New infrastructure law ‘a sweeping victory’ for private bus and motorcoach companies
(Alexandria, VA) November 15, 2021 — The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed this afternoon by President Joe Biden represents a monumental win…
Registration opens for 2022 UMA Motorcoach EXPO
The private bus and motorcoach industry will come together for its most comprehensive North American trade show and convention, UMA Motorcoach EXPO, Feb. 23-26 in…
Daimler Buses unveils Mercedes-Benz luxury motorcoach
German manufacturer Daimler Buses has introduced a new luxury motorcoach in the North American market under the Mercedes-Benz name.
The Mercedes-Benz Tourrider will be sold…
Motorcoaches evacuate thousands before and after Hurricane Ida
As Hurricane Ida bore down on the Gulf states in late August, hundreds of motorcoaches evacuated thousands in harm’s way. The fleets — including those…
Motorcoach community mourns the passing of industry veterans
The motorcoach community is mourning the loss of three industry veterans: Gregory Page, Smedley Lynn and Marion Ann Kenney.
They are being remembered for their…
Industry veteran Dan Shoup a go-to for all things motorcoach
With more than a half-century working with motorcoaches, it’s not surprising that Dan Shoup has developed a reputation as a bit of an industry sage.
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