UMA role in fighting for small operators is affirmed
LAS VEGAS The United Motorcoach Association is as committed today to fighting for — and fostering success in — small coach companies as it…
Operators battle lowballers, fret about seatbelt issue
LAS VEGAS Sooooooooooooo, whats on the mind of motorcoach operators these days? Although there were hundreds of them touring the exhibit hall at last…
Look what happens in Vegas: Expo comes out a winner
LAS VEGAS – Motorcoach operators by the score traveled to Americas most-popular adult playground last month for UMA Motorcoach Expo and left town infused with…
Long-time industry business model continues to erode
By Dave Millhouser “You wont believe what I found!” JR exclaimed breathlessly. “A guy sold me a gold Rolex for only $350.” The watch WAS…
Thrust changed for FTA projects
WASHINGTON There was a time, not so long ago, when it was widely accepted that the primary role of public transit agencies was to…
Scenicruiser reunion set for early April
ADRIAN, Texas That most iconic of motorcoaches, the 1950s Scenicruiser, will be the star attraction early next month at a “Scenicruiser reunion” in west…
Prevost launches 2010 engine website, joins Facebook
STE. CLAIRE, Quebec – In conjunction with the introduction of 2010 Volvo engines in its motorcoaches, Prevost has developed a website that provides extensive information…
School bus driver called hero
ARONEY, Ala — A school bus driver has been hailed as a hero for helping a woman escape from a burning house here last month.…
Tougher drug testing is proposed
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to toughen its workplace drug-testing program for bus and truck drivers and other transportation workers, including testing…
Operators could be shocked by new DOT rating system
WASHINGTON A former chief of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says the agency should develop a mechanism for giving commercial vehicle operators an…