Young leader steers family legacy at Lewis Coaches in New Orleans
Braden Lewis, a 21-year-old college student at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, has incredible drive.
Representing the fourth generation of his family’s motorcoach…
See who’s reporting on UMA EXPO and how you can follow
There’s much to see at the 2023 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in Orlando, Florida. Fortunately, you can count on a team of reporters and social media…
Top 10 things coach bus drivers pack in their travel bags
I asked a bunch of coach bus drivers what are the most important things they pack when they leave on a bus trip, and I…
EXPO opening feels like long-awaited reunion to UMA Members
The first day of UMA Motorcoach EXPO felt like a long-awaited reunion for UMA Members who have faced business and, in some cases, health challenges…
UMA EXPO theme honors ‘generations’ of motorcoach operators
In many ways, multigenerational operators help define the motorcoach industry, becoming part of the communities they serve and offering hands-on, personalized service that brings customers…
New Orleans operator pays it forward with relief supply run
Recently, the New Orleans Recreation Department decided to pay it forward to its counterpart in Lake Charles, a Louisiana community hit by two hurricanes —…
Buses evacuate residents in path of Hurricane Laura
Hundreds of buses were in the Gulf Coast this week to evacuate thousands as Hurricane Laura bore down.
The situation illustrates how buses and drivers…
13 states rally: Louisiana operator meets with lieutenant governor
Ryan Sanders’ trip to Baton Rouge proved fruitful.
Sanders, with Louisiana Motor Coach Inc., was in the state capital to attend the “Rolling for Awareness”…
Teen doing his part to ensure future for family motorcoach business
One day, Braden Lewis will tell his grandkids about the global pandemic and everything else that happened during 2020. He’s planning on his stories having…