Category: Industry News
Operator urges drivers to describe impact of COVID-19 crisis
The words came when Connie Giddens couldn’t sleep. By morning, she knew she had to share her message on the closed Facebook page, “Motorcoach Operators,”…
National bus and motorcoach associations call on Congress to act immediately
The leaders of the American Bus Association (ABA) and the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) issued a joint statement to Congress calling for financial assistance for…
US DOT issues warning advisory on CBD
“Safety-sensitive employees” regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation should be cautious when using products containing cannabidiol, marketed as CBD, because they also may contain…
UMA calls on federal government for immediate assistance for idled tour and charter bus industry
Washington, D.C.—The United Motorcoach Association is calling on the United States Congress and the Trump administration to take immediate action through a combination of loans…
Lancer Insurance announces temporary vehicle suspension program to help policyholders
A leading industry insurer, Lancer Insurance Company, has announced plans to allow its policyholders to simply and quickly suspend inactive vehicles and their associated liability…
Applying lessons from SARS to COVID-19
The secret to surviving will be to manage cash flow during the height of the crisis.
In some ways, the coronavirus outbreak feels like déjà…
Coronavirus hits motorcoach industry hard
In just a few days, thousands of buses and motorcoaches have disappeared from the roads.
As the coronavirus pandemic is turning the world upside down,…
SBA Announces Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses impacted by Coronavirus
Thursday, March 12, 2020 | WASHINGTON, DC – Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President…
