Forest River acquires REV Group’s shuttle bus business
A major contingent of venerable and highly respected shuttle bus brands is now under the banner of another pioneer manufacturer, Forest River Inc., of Elkhart,…
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Motorcoaches drive home their message to Congress in rolling rally
It was a sight to behold. More than 600 buses and motorcoaches encircled the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to call attention to…
Operators raise awareness as they roll toward D.C. for historic rally
Sandra Allen will spend her 63rd birthday in Washington, D.C., taking part in the “Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness” Rally.
It will be a memorable way…
MCI adapts during pandemic, focuses on parts, service, safety
Since idling its two manufacturing plants and laying off 300 employees in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, Motor Coach Industries has been focusing on…
U.S. Senators Collins and Reed urge support for bus and motorcoach industry
Washington, DC – UMA Members in Maine and Rhode Island were instrumental in nudging the Congress one-step closer to a bailout package more suited to…
ABC Companies launch CLEANS to combat COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the motorcoach industry in mid-March and forced thousands of coaches off the road, sending operators into quarantine along with the…
SBA gives latest information on the PPP and EIDL
Editor’s note: The answers to these questions reflect the latest information based on the guidance from the U.S. Treasury as 4/29/20.
President Donald Trump and…
An 8-point plan for restarting your business after COVID-19
Many coach operators have made all the right moves during the COVID-19 crisis. They have worked to keep their employees safe, made smart decisions about…
National motorcoach rally planned to raise awareness of industry’s essential role
A parade of buses and motorcoaches will soon roll into the nation’s capital to highlight the essential role the industry plays in moving people, whether…
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…