UMA asks Congress to extend stimulus pay. Here’s what you need to know
Working with others, the United Motorcoach Association has put together a proposal asking for specific support for the bus and motorcoach industry impacted by the…
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2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program has few takers
Alexandria, VA – The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has announced the availability of the 2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP). The objective…
Operator shares how he avoided stimulus scams
Curt Gausman received an email that looked suspicious after first applying for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The first red flag was the timing.…
Treasury Secretary makes last minute changes to PPP to assuage lenders
Leading up to today’s first opportunity that businesses may apply for relief through the Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made last…
Democrats delay DNC Convention until August
Washington, DC – The Democratic National Committee announced yesterday they will delay their presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17, hoping to increase…
FMCSA Issues National Emergency Declaration
Hours of service regulatory relief applies to all fifty states and the District of Columbia
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration had issued a national…
Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2019
Washington, D.C.—Fair competition between companies that provide similar goods and services through lower prices and superior products is the cornerstone of the U.S. economy.![]()
BUSREGS-21 returns to continue important role
It’s back! Likely the most important bus and motorcoach legislation in a decade, “Buses United for Safety, Regulatory Reform, and Enhanced Growth for the 21st…
New regulations for the regulators
The recent relief in regulations is now codified in a final DOT rule.
Many operators felt the unprecedented regulatory and enforcement actions of the last…
Feds preempt California meal & rest break rule for passenger-carrying CMV drivers
Washington, DC – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA) released their determination regarding California’s Meal and Rest Break (MRB) as it pertains to passenger…