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…
3G’s sunset and older ELDs: What you need to know
In recent months companies like Saucon Technologies have been warning customers with electronic logging devices (ELDs) that time is running out for…
8 OEMs will showcase their latest vehicles at ’22 UMA EXPO
The 2022 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in Long Beach, California, on Feb. 23-26 will boast a show floor with eight original equipment manufacturers…
UMA renews call for operators to get on charter service registry
The United Motorcoach Association is urging owners of bus and motorcoach companies to sign up for the Charter Service Registry. Participation shows…
How an operator helps school districts with driver shortages
As the bus driver shortages have left the Washington School District scrambling to find transportation for after-school activities, officials have turned to Mid-American Coaches &…
Industry replies to ‘misguided’ call to ban tour buses from NYC
As many are working to bring tourism back to New York City, NYC powerbroker Kathryn Wylde’s call for the elimination of tour buses in the…
Operator shares pandemic story with gov to show need for funds
Michelle Petelicki had three minutes to grab the attention of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy with the industry’s pandemic story in a request for $50…
Champion driver shifts into new role to give back to industry
After 40 years behind the wheel, champion driver Anthony Griffith is shifting into a new role.
“I love the physical act of driving the bus,”…
Florida operator takes advocacy to next level, runs for office
Operator Brian Scott is running for a seat on the Pinellas County Commission. In many ways, his decades of advocacy for the motorcoach industry led…
3 operators share media strategies for getting their message heard
Advocacy often begins when you share your story or message in a way that makes people care about you, your company and your industry.
“There…