Mississippi welcomes operators for regional gathering
Mississippi rolled out the red carpet to motorcoach operators from six states as they gathered to plan for the future success of the industry.
The…
From under the bus: Meet mechanic Sol Miller
Mechanic Sol Miller has been working on motorcoaches for more than 30 years. After earning his diploma from Lincoln Tech University in 1988, he started…
Sales Summit preview: Providing great service on the phone
Talking on the phone has changed over the years, but the need to do so with courtesy hasn’t. Nancy Friedman, “The Telephone Doctor,” has spent…
CERTS funding tax questions? Treasury provides more answers
The U.S. Treasury Department is monitoring the CERTS funding questions that are coming in through its email and its phone lines. United Motorcoach Association officials…
CERTS Portal: What operators need to know before the July 19 deadline
The good news is the CERTS Portal is open. The bad news is some operators have had hiccups with the online application process.
As operators…
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…
As business picks up, weekly Buses & Beer calls become monthly
After 60 weeks, Buses & Beer is taking a break this summer, and this is a good sign for the industry, says Jeff Goldwasser, the…
Telephone Doctor to present golden nuggets at Sales Summit
Over the years, “Telephone Doctor” Nancy Friedman has collected what she calls more than 1,000 golden nuggets — or about 40 hours of material —…
Operators in Canada stuck in park as U.S. counterparts roll
While U.S. motorcoach operators are starting to roll again after more than a year of inactivity, their counterparts in Canada are still stuck in park.
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