UMA members connect with lawmakers on PPP, other issues
In a time of social distancing, Scott Riccio has had to forgo face time with his congressional leaders, but he still has found a way…
FlixBus focuses on helping partner operators during crisis
FlixBus suspended all U.S. routes on March 22 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and affected riders were given vouchers valid for 12 months. Since…
Tasks to do now to prepare for post-COVID-19
Mass shutdowns and canceled events have sidelined many businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
Stay-at-home directives — in effect in most states — are wreaking havoc…
UMA asks Congress to extend stimulus pay. Here’s what you need to know
Working with others, the United Motorcoach Association has put together a proposal asking for specific support for the bus and motorcoach industry impacted by the…
Temsa keeps U.S. staff working during COVID-19 crisis
Temsa recently told its North American workforce there are no immediate plans to put them on furlough during the COVID-19 economic crisis.
The bus manufacturer’s…
What you need to know about taxes and your stimulus loans
There are tax implications for loans that are part of the CARES Act that could generate a bigger 2019 tax refund for your business, while…
PPP better than unemployment for paying workers
There’s been some understandable hand-wringing over whether to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program or let furloughed workers take advantage of unemployment benefits, which are…
Good deed draws attention to plight of Escot Bus Lines, industry
With his company nearly idled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian Scott turned his attention to helping others in need.
Using one…
Operator shares how he avoided stimulus scams
Curt Gausman received an email that looked suspicious after first applying for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The first red flag was the timing.…
Operator shares positive experience getting $500K EIDL loan
Applying for a $500,000 loan has never been so easy.
That’s how Michael Rogers sums up his experience applying and getting an Economic Injury Disaster…