Operator part of Title IX tour honoring Minnesota women athletes
There’s no question that Title IX has been a game-changer for women’s sports. But the motorcoach industry has also been a beneficiary.
The increase in…
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UMA using a generous gift to promote driver training and safety skills
Driver competitions can be an effective and yet fun way to train and evaluate motorcoach drivers’ general regulation knowledge, road safety and skills.
In addition…
UMA members recognized for their commitment to excellence
UMA members were among those recognized by the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) for excellence in the private school transportation industry. The…
Alabama operator drives rare GMC Greyhound to final destination
Alan Thrasher recently had the honor of driving yet another GMC Greyhound to its final destination. This time, he was behind the wheel of a…
Orlando operator shares how he grew his fleet during the pandemic
When Rodlly Figari traded New York City for Orlando, Florida, in 2018, he had one bus. Three years later, his business, Connexxions…
Coach business picking up as COVID-19 restrictions ease
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease up in much of the country, business is gradually picking up for motorcoach operators. And while tours and charters…
Operators share their strategies for surviving the pandemic
When Jack Kaufman laid off his Timi’s Tours staff in mid-March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, he told them they might need to…
Operator Alison Klein Sherman joining GNJMA board
Alison Klein Sherman, President of Klein Transportation is joining the board of directors of the Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association (GNJMA).
Klein…
Sunway Charters credits BusRates.com with bringing in business
Lee Helms is seeing business coming back, and a good source has been BusRates.com.
“I’ve been on BusRates for a lot of years and, about…
Operator launches series of parties to build tour sales and customer loyalty
Marketing pro Michaela Tye of Village Travel would never wait for business to come to her. She is actively working to bring…