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…
Category: Operator News
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…
How Bollman Charter Service built a multi-generational relationship with Rosen Hotels
For Todd Greenawalt, Rosen Inn International in Orlando feels like a second home. His family-owned Bollman Charter Service’s relationship with Harris Rosen…
Meet generational motorcoach companies at core of industry
Generational motorcoach companies that have been passed along to two, three or four generations make up the core of the industry. Most of the owners…