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3 ways to give your charter bus business a competitive edge

3 ways to give your charter bus business a competitive edge

May 23, 2022 | by Ken Presley |

At the United Motorcoach Association, we are always searching for advantages that give UMA Members a competitive edge in the marketplace. Establishing your company as…

UMA to EPA: Consider revising derate regulations

UMA to EPA: Consider revising derate regulations

May 18, 2022 | by Ken Presley |

The United Motorcoach Association is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to consider revising derate regulations before issuing 2027 emission standards because of unintended consequences for…

Remembering Our Pioneers: Franklin Bus Service

Remembering Our Pioneers: Franklin Bus Service

April 24, 2022 | by Ken Presley |

April 15, 1947 marked the day that Jackie Robinson, age 28, became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball when he started…

Legislation would eliminate federal taxes on CERTS grants

Legislation would eliminate federal taxes on CERTS grants

April 8, 2022 | by Ken Presley |

To support tax relief to the motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), along with Reps.…

2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business 

2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business 

December 16, 2021 | by Ken Presley |

As we near the end of 2021, it is an appropriate time to take stock of the legislative efforts on your behalf, unfinished business, and…

Single audit not required for CERTS recipients

Single audit not required for CERTS recipients

November 11, 2021 | by Ken Presley |

The U.S. Department of Treasury has confirmed that the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Program grant recipients are not required…

Pandemic insurance could be in your future

Pandemic insurance could be in your future

November 5, 2021 | by Ken Presley |

A federal insurance backstop for future pandemics could become a reality if the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA), introduced by Rep. Carolyn…

What bus companies need to know about ADA requirements

What bus companies need to know about ADA requirements

October 28, 2021 | by Ken Presley |

Old habits die hard. It’s the time of year when over-the-road bus operators would traditionally file their ADA annual reports (49 CFR part 37(h)). However,…

House Members seek tax exemption for CERTS funds

House Members seek tax exemption for CERTS funds

October 17, 2021 | by Ken Presley |

Washington – The motorcoach industry took a major step forward this week when four U.S. House Members led a bipartisan effort to exempt grants under…

Final CERTS grant awards currently being distributed

Final CERTS grant awards currently being distributed

October 8, 2021 | by Ken Presley |

Washington, DC – The U.S. Treasury Department is advising they have completed reviewing the remaining CERTS applicant pool and have determined the amount…

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