Operators’ entertainer clients use star power to promote CERTS Act
Jeff Michael brought a few of his million-dollar entertainer coaches to a recent event in Nashville. One of Michael’s friendly competitors Kylee Ervin, owner of…
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Coachlight Tour’s Elizabeth Kamalakis takes on new leadership role
UMA Board Member Elizabeth Kamalakis of Coachlight Tours has been chosen to serve as President of the Motorcoach Association of South Carolina.
MCASC held…
Buses evacuate residents in path of Hurricane Laura
Hundreds of buses were in the Gulf Coast this week to evacuate thousands as Hurricane Laura bore down.
The situation illustrates how buses and drivers…
Florida operator finds success with ‘drive-by sightseeing’ tours
At this time of the year, Paige Balsinger would typically be spending her time making reservations at restaurants, theaters, casinos, and other venues for guests…
How Arrow Stage Lines is helping UNL students stay safe as classes resume
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is bringing in additional buses to accommodate riders and to comply with social distancing measures as in-person instruction began this week.
The…
Persistence, teamwork pay off in bringing on Sen. Grassley as CERTS co-sponsor
The decision by chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, to co-sponsor Senate Bill 4150, marked a major step forward for the Coronavirus Economic Relief…
Lily Coaches’ Fill the Bus food drive strikes positive note in community
Lily Coaches hit a home run with its first food drive.
The Bothell, Washington-based operator launched a Fill the Bus food drive in partnership…
Operator’s discovery of affordable antimicrobial treatment benefits others
Like many operators, Phil Streif has been looking for the best cleaning protocol and products to protect Vandalia Bus Lines passengers and employees from the…
Barons Bus sees UV light as ‘the best way’ to disinfect coaches
The Cleveland-based Barons Bus is the first U.S. motorcoach operator to install FAR UV Lighting in its vehicles.
“We have the ability to continuously disinfect…
MMA operator members grateful for gift of cleaning equipment
Cordless Electrostatic Sprayers are pricey and hard to come by these days as demand exceeds supply.
So members of the Maryland Motorcoach Association (MMA)…