With Covid relief funds in jeopardy UMA mobilizes advocacy efforts
The United Motorcoach Association is mobilizing its members and friends of the industry to put the pressure on Congress to preserve $8 billion in…
Coalition lays out reasons for Congress to support industry pandemic relief
A coalition of 25 state, regional and national motorcoach associations appealed to congressional leadership for adequate funding for the motorcoach industry in any coronavirus relief…
How technology can cut costs, boost productivity
Looking to reduce business costs? Start with eliminating the paperwork by using technology.
If 10 hourly employees spend 15 minutes per shift doing paperwork at…
UMA campaign urges Problem Solvers Caucus to preserve $8 billion in industry relief
In a letter to UMA Members and friends of the industry, Larry Killingsworth launched an effort to reach out to the
Expiring loan payment deferrals put operators in uncharted territory — again
With sales of new and used motorcoaches virtually nonexistent and many operators unable to make their bus payments, it is unclear whether lenders will continue…
Operators help drive industry champion Sen. Collins’ re-election
Maine voters resoundingly returned industry champion, Sen. Susan Collins, to office for a fifth term on Nov. 3. The Republican prevailed against a reported deluge…
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…
Insurance crisis in Louisiana shows need for tort reform
Not that he likes it, but Harold Lewis has grown accustomed to his insurance climbing 5-10% annually in recent years. But the motorcoach operator wasn’t…
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…