Senate Republican ‘Skinny’ proposal may yield productive negotiations
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators and House Members home on the August recess must be getting an earful Inasmuch as the Democrat leadership and White…
Weekly Buses & Beer calls put the social back in the industry during pandemic
As the COVID-19 crisis has brought the industry to a standstill, Jeff Goldwasser has stayed connected to his clients with a weekly Wednesday call, Buses…
CERTS Act moves forward with introduction in the House
The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act is a step closer to crossing the finishing line.
“UMA is very pleased with this step…
FMCSA eliminates no-defect DVIR, predicts $74 million in savings
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today it has published a final rule rescinding the requirement that…
Coalitions working to build support for CERTS Act
Coalition-building is proving an integral component in the fight to ensure passage of the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act, S.4150. The United…
Free UMA tool kit empowers companies to build social media presence
UMA’s new Social Media Tool Kit is not only free, but can help your business in two ways.
First, using the hashtag #RestartTheBus, the kit…
UMA: $10 billion CERTS Act will offer economic relief for members
The motorcoach industry is on track to receive major economic relief, the United Motorcoach Association told members today.
Congress this week will take a big…
Ready-Aim-RESTART: UMA Virtual Summit to deliver the roadmap
UMA has created a major online training event to guide motorcoach owners and team members as they prepare to restart following an unprecedented shutdown. The…
A small step forward for PPP flexibility: House votes for modifications
Today House lawmakers approved the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, a measure that will modify the Paycheck Protection Program to address the concerns of…
Motorcoaches drive home their message to Congress in rolling rally
It was a sight to behold. More than 600 buses and motorcoaches encircled the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to call attention to…