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Alabama operator provides his buses to train bomb-sniffing K-9s

Alabama operator provides his buses to train bomb-sniffing K-9s

September 26, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

For more than a decade, the Birmingham Police Department’s K-9 explosive detection unit has been visiting the Thrasher Brothers Trailways bus yard…

The pandemic: Operators share paths forward, lessons learned

The pandemic: Operators share paths forward, lessons learned

September 7, 2021 | by Tracey Simmons |

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…

Grassroots and operator relationships: Keys to CERTS program success

Grassroots and operator relationships: Keys to CERTS program success

August 20, 2021 | by Tracey Simmons |

Operators on this week’s UMA Town Hall expressed gratitude for the CERTS program and relief that companies are seeing deposits into their…

Mississippi welcomes operators for regional gathering

Mississippi welcomes operators for regional gathering

July 31, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Mississippi rolled out the red carpet to motorcoach operators from six states as they gathered to plan for the future success of the industry.

The…

3 associations recognize UMA and ABA for efforts during the pandemic

3 associations recognize UMA and ABA for efforts during the pandemic

July 24, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and the American Bus Association (ABA) were recently honored for working together since the first days of the pandemic to…

Alabama operator drives rare GMC Greyhound to final destination

Alabama operator drives rare GMC Greyhound to final destination

June 25, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

Alan Thrasher recently had the honor of driving yet another GMC Greyhound to its final destination. This time, he was behind the wheel of a…

Colonial Pipeline shutdown prompts reports of fuel shortages 

Colonial Pipeline shutdown prompts reports of fuel shortages 

May 12, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

As 17 states declare emergencies over the Colonial Pipeline shutdown caused by a cyberattack, there are reports of fuel shortages in some parts of the…

Restored Scenicruiser brings back memories at EXPO

Restored Scenicruiser brings back memories at EXPO

May 6, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

Stepping up into a 1954 Scenicruiser brought back memories for Alan Thrasher, recalling driving a version that had been outfitted with bunks and converted to…

Operators share success stories, restart strategies, challenges and goals

Operators share success stories, restart strategies, challenges and goals

January 28, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

A survey completed by 151 United Motorcoach Association members showed the collective focus during the pandemic has been on the financial side of their businesses,…

Carolina Opry offers holiday destination for group travel

Carolina Opry offers holiday destination for group travel

November 12, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

In many parts of the country, operators who have customers interested in traveling find many destinations are closed to groups due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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