UMA announces slate of candidates for December elections
The United Motorcoach Association will hold elections for seven operator seats on the board of directors that will open up in 2022. Members can vote…
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Motorcoach community mourns the passing of industry veterans
The motorcoach community is mourning the loss of three industry veterans: Wilhelm Matthews Sambdman, Gerald Douglas Kuykendall and Susan Marie (Denney) Abbott.
They are…
Insurance experts offer advice as buses get back on the road
Inflation and vehicle devaluation are adding extra layers of complexity to insurance renewals, according to a panel of experts who offered guidance as buses are…
UMA names Scott Michael as President and CEO
The United Motorcoach Association announced that Scott Michael has been named President and CEO, following a nationwide recruitment process that began in June. Michael begins…
Daimler Buses unveils Mercedes-Benz luxury motorcoach
German manufacturer Daimler Buses has introduced a new luxury motorcoach in the North American market under the Mercedes-Benz name.
The Mercedes-Benz Tourrider will be sold…
New York launches plan to address school bus driver shortage
Like all states, school districts in New York are facing challenges with a shortage of school bus drivers this school year.
New York state Gov.…
UMA launches recruiting partnership with Kelly Anderson Group
The United Motorcoach Association is rolling out a new program to help UMA Members more effectively recruit qualified drivers — and retain them, as well.
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Massachusetts governor calls in national guard to drive school buses
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has summoned 250 National Guard troops to fill in as school bus drivers, as the state is reeling from a shortage…
Treasury guidance expands list of eligible CERTS expenses
The U.S. Treasury Department seems to be nearing the end of the CERTS grant application approval process. Most of the recipients have received their initial…
Demand growing for UMA’s travel insurance program
At a time when the traveling public is more risk-averse than ever, United Motorcoach Association offers a travel insurance program that generates revenue for operators…