50 Years: UMA formed to stand up for industry ‘little guys’ in 1971
Fifty years ago, a dozen small bus and motorcoach operators decided they had had enough of struggling to grow and prosper while major companies —…
Senators ask Treasury Secretary to fast track CERTS Act
A group of 29 senators petitioned incoming Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to fast-track the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act.
Sens. Susan Collins,…
UMA CERTS Act FAQ clarifies new law and second round of PPP
Now that the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act and a second round of PPP have become law, motorcoach operators are seeking…
CERTS Act becomes law
President Trump signed the bill containing the CERTS Act last night bringing to rest uncertainty over a threatened veto. Thus, the CERTS Act becomes law.
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We have a deal: CERTS Act funding survives at $2 billion level
Senate and House Leadership have reached an agreement with a focus on a comprehensive $900 billion relief bill that will send $600 stimulus checks to…
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…
Congress inches closer to a relief deal; CERTS remains
Pressed between a souring economy, an anxious electorate and desire to return to their home states for the holidays, Congress appears to be making progress…
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
Maine motorcoach companies rally for CERTS champion Sen. Collins outside debate
(Oct. 15, 2020/Augusta ME) Expect to see an array of tour buses in Augusta this evening as motorcoach companies in Maine turn out in support…
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…