Sen. Collins spotlights ‘unsung heroes’ of transportation industry
The pandemic has revealed how little many members of Congress understand about the crucial role the bus and motorcoach industry plays in the nation’s transportation…
UMA applauds legislation providing direct relief for industry
The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) is thanking its champions in Congress for their work passing critical legislation providing emergency direct relief to…
Despite COVID relief negotiations ups and downs, motorcoach operators stay on task
It’s been a rollercoaster of a week for COVID relief efforts. Still, motorcoach operators continue to work to secure more support for the Coronavirus…
Milestone: 52 Senators back CERTS Act economic relief for motorcoach industry
“We have passed a critical milestone in getting more than half the Senate to support the Coronavirus Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act,” Larry Killingsworth,…
Led by Collins and Reed, 26 Senators urge leadership to include CERTS Act in relief package
WASHINGTON, DC – In a breakthrough move for motorcoach industry advocates, today 26 U.S. Senators signed onto a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell…
CERTS coalition urges White House to work with Congress for industry relief
Today, four national organizations representing the nation’s operators of motorcoaches, school buses, and passenger vessels called on the Administration to support the bi-partisan Coronavirus Economic…
UMA CERTS Act FAQ clarifies new law and second round of PPP
Now that the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act and a second round of PPP have become law, motorcoach operators are seeking…
CERTS Act becomes law
President Trump signed the bill containing the CERTS Act last night bringing to rest uncertainty over a threatened veto. Thus, the CERTS Act becomes law.
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Maine motorcoach companies rally for CERTS champion Sen. Collins outside debate
(Oct. 15, 2020/Augusta ME) Expect to see an array of tour buses in Augusta this evening as motorcoach companies in Maine turn out in support…
Motorcoach coalition video urgently makes case for politicians to help industry
A coalition of motorcoach industry advocates made up of the United Motorcoach Association, the American Bus Association and The Bus Network has released…