What operators can do to reduce finance and insurance costs now
One of the most important actions operators can take during the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak is to manage their cash flow…
UMA reveals vendors list for ‘22 EXPO
The 2022 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in Long Beach, California, on Feb. 23-26 will boast a show floor with more vendors than were…
Why operators need to pay attention to their Paynet credit ratings
In recent weeks, some operators may have discovered their commercial credit rating has taken a hit despite working with their creditors.
With so many operators…
Expiring loan payment deferrals put operators in uncharted territory — again
With sales of new and used motorcoaches virtually nonexistent and many operators unable to make their bus payments, it is unclear whether lenders will continue…
Bankers offer advice on loan deferrals, extensions, restructuring
Fleets are among the biggest expenses on operators’ minds as they figure out the best way to manage during the current crisis.
During a recent…
Environment for borrowing stays positive for operators
Since the late 1990s, U.S. monetary policy has been aimed at maintaining interest-rate targets that are relatively low to stimulate investment and consumption and to…
People
BALTIMORE The Maryland Motorcoach Association has installed two new board members.
Joining the board are Tim Wilson, director of sales and operations at…
The slowly improving economy and depressed interest rates are making this a good time to borrow money for a motorcoach purchase, industry lenders say. But…
Council unveils operator PR kit
Penny Parts Program also being promoted LONG BEACH, Calif. The Motorcoach Marketing Council will unveil an Operator Tool Box at UMA Motorcoach Expo…
Donation enables Motorcoach Council to push parts program
DENVER Thanks to a new donation from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, the Motorcoach Council is offering a second round of incentives for coach operators…