Orlando operator shares how he grew his fleet during the pandemic
When Rodlly Figari traded New York City for Orlando, Florida, in 2018, he had one bus. Three years later, his business, Connexxions…
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…
SBA now accepting new applications for EIDL
After several weeks of only accepting applications from the agriculture industry, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting applications from qualified small businesses.
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Operators raise awareness as they roll toward D.C. for historic rally
Sandra Allen will spend her 63rd birthday in Washington, D.C., taking part in the “Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness” Rally.
It will be a memorable way…
SBA gives latest information on the PPP and EIDL
Editor’s note: The answers to these questions reflect the latest information based on the guidance from the U.S. Treasury as 4/29/20.
President Donald Trump and…
FlixBus focuses on helping partner operators during crisis
FlixBus suspended all U.S. routes on March 22 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and affected riders were given vouchers valid for 12 months. Since…
UMA asks Congress to extend stimulus pay. Here’s what you need to know
Working with others, the United Motorcoach Association has put together a proposal asking for specific support for the bus and motorcoach industry impacted by the…
PPP better than unemployment for paying workers
There’s been some understandable hand-wringing over whether to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program or let furloughed workers take advantage of unemployment benefits, which are…
Operator shares positive experience getting $500K EIDL loan
Applying for a $500,000 loan has never been so easy.
That’s how Michael Rogers sums up his experience applying and getting an Economic Injury Disaster…
Motorcoach operators learn how to access stimulus funds
President Donald Trump on Friday signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a stimulus package intended to support the U.S. economy during…