Echoes of past frame today’s issues for UMA
In many ways, the issues facing the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) in 2021 — with the exception of the COVID-19 pandemic —…
50 Years: UMA formed to stand up for industry ‘little guys’ in 1971
Fifty years ago, a dozen small bus and motorcoach operators decided they had had enough of struggling to grow and prosper while major companies —…
Wisconsin motorcoach operator closed doors in 2020 — he’s not alone
Patrick Marks has been in the motorcoach industry for nearly 40 years, joining the Wisconsin company started by his father and building it into a…
Global Coach Sales looking to buy more used motorcoaches
Global Coach Sales, a 2-month-old company that recently purchased more than 300 pre-owned motorcoaches from bus manufacturer MCI, already is billing…
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…
MCI sells off pre-owned bus inventory
MCI, a major North American manufacturer of motorcoaches, has sold off most of its pre-owned bus inventory and consolidated the sales team into one…
Used bus sales stall due to lack of reliable pricing, industry slow down
Used bus sales have stalled as the motorcoach industry remains mired in a pandemic-induced slowdown, with some operators who are trying to sell their buses…
Temsa sale to founder sets bus maker up for North American growth
The sale of Turkish bus maker Temsa to a partnership that includes its original owner has been finalized, setting the company up for…
Private operators challenge states to share CARES Act transit funds
With Congress deadlocked over a new COVID-19 relief package that could include $10 billion in loans and grants to the private motorcoach industry, some operators…
Operators grateful for DOD business transporting troops
About the only business many motorcoach operators have these days involves moving military personnel to and from bases, airports and ships. And they really appreciate the…