From the driver’s seat: Meet Vicki Hughes
After a series of jobs ranging from professional softball player to plumber, Vicki Hughes says she couldn’t be happier driving motorcoaches for Amador Stage Lines…
A salute to UMA’s outgoing Board Members
The outgoing group of UMA Board Members has made UMA history in several ways. Their ranks include the first woman and first Canadian elected to…
Sen. Reed meets with motorcoach operators about funding needs
Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, continues to be a champion of the motorcoach and bus industry.
He recently met with a group of motorcoach company…
Industry leaders honored for their achievements
For decades, industry leaders Patricia Cowley and Pam Martinez have been making a difference in the motorcoach community. They were honored for their many achievements…
Everything you need to know about filing 1099s for your business
The New Year brings your business fresh opportunities. It also demands annual compliance and information reporting. January requires your accounting department to prepare a handful…
2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business
As we near the end of 2021, it is an appropriate time to take stock of the legislative efforts on your behalf, unfinished business, and…
Buying or selling a motorcoach company in a post-pandemic climate
The history books will show the pandemic was particularly devastating for the motorcoach industry, pushing hundreds of operators to shutter, often after decades in business.
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Operator shares pandemic story with gov to show need for funds
Michelle Petelicki had three minutes to grab the attention of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy with the industry’s pandemic story in a request for $50…
Georgia operator leads ‘Convoy of Care’ to help Hurricane Ida survivors
In response to the devastation wreck by Hurricane Ida, Georgia Coach Lines recently led a disaster relief convoy to bring needed supplies…
The pandemic: Operators share paths forward, lessons learned
After more than 18 months of the pandemic, operators are taking stock of what they’ve learned as they move forward. For the most part, they…