Congress fumbles as bus industry sits idle
Washington, DC – One need not look any further than their favorite cable news channel to know that progress on the current relief/stimulus is mired…
Georgia Coach Lines escorts Rep. John Lewis on his ‘final ride’
If you watched the news coverage of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) being laid to rest, you likely saw the distinctive green buses from Georgia Coach…
Opinion: Considering a grant writer? Do your homework
My record is perfect.
For those who have followed this column, that’s hard to imagine. Years ago, a manufacturer paid me to help write customers’…
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…
Coronavirus hits motorcoach industry hard
In just a few days, thousands of buses and motorcoaches have disappeared from the roads.
As the coronavirus pandemic is turning the world upside down,…
Insiders predict industry growth with fewer players
NASHVILLE—Don DeVivo has watched a lot of trends take shape during his 30-year career. As he looks ahead, he is seeing signs that the motorcoach…
Gladys Gillis: The right leader at the right time
When the United Motorcoach Association board of directors gathered this past June for strategic discussions about the organization’s future, they didn’t just talk theoretically about…
Global Charter Services aims to “disrupt” the bus broker industry
by Hal Mattern
Longtime air travelers likely remember a time when booking a flight meant visiting a travel agency to buy the plane ticket.![]()
Can tipping apps boost driver retention?
Tipping apps have become the rage in the service industry, being used by everyone from hairdressers and nail technicians to musicians and massage therapists. They’re…
