Focus on the future: Operators report on ways they’re leading their companies
“Be prepared for the impossible. And always have a plan B.” Marcia Milton shared her advice for how to focus on the future after lessons…
UMA to mark 50 years at Motorcoach EXPO in Orlando
Motorcoach operators are planning an important in-person meeting April 21-25, as they convene for the UMA Motorcoach EXPO in Orlando. Held annually, EXPO is…
Motorcoach coalition video urgently makes case for politicians to help industry
A coalition of motorcoach industry advocates made up of the United Motorcoach Association, the American Bus Association and The Bus Network has released…
Despite COVID relief negotiations ups and downs, motorcoach operators stay on task
It’s been a rollercoaster of a week for COVID relief efforts. Still, motorcoach operators continue to work to secure more support for the Coronavirus…
Private bus and vessel industries furlough 308,000 employees due to pandemic
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. private motorcoach, school bus and domestic passenger vessel industries have collectively furloughed or laid off an estimated 308,000 employee jobs…
CERTS Act surpasses 200 House Co-Sponsors, drawing from both sides of the aisle
“Surpassing 200 House Co-Sponsors for the CERTS Act, is a formidable accomplishment thanks to the grassroots advocacy of our unified motorcoach industry,” United Motorcoach Association…
Milestone: 52 Senators back CERTS Act economic relief for motorcoach industry
“We have passed a critical milestone in getting more than half the Senate to support the Coronavirus Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act,” Larry Killingsworth,…
Speaker Pelosi vows to seek another round of coronavirus relief
Washington, DC – Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced today that Democrat leadership will seek an agreement regarding another round of emergency coronavirus relief to bring…
Kid Rock asks fans to support CERTS Act
Musician Kid Rock, who usually spends a lot of time on the road traveling for concerts, is worried about the motorcoach industry as the COVID-19…
Co-sponsors of CERTS Act climb to more than 90 Senators and U.S. Reps
Washington, DC – While Congress remains adjourned for the August recess, the co-sponsor list for the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act continues…