What you need to know about PPP and EIDL
There is $349 billion in loans and grants in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law…
Gladys Gillis shares strategies for surviving coronavirus economic crisis
The coronavirus pandemic arrived in Gladys Gillis’s backyard before it emerged in other regions.
Gillis, CEO of Seattle-based Starline Luxury Coaches, was among the first…
Bus companies included in $349 billion fund: What you need to do now
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses, including our nation’s bus and motorcoach companies. It authorizes up to $349 billion…
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…
BANY works to support members at center of COVID-19 pandemic
Motorcoach operators in New York are in the U.S. epicenter of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported March 25 that more than…
Five steps to protect your bottom line during coronavirus crisis
For years, Jim McCann has taught the steps businesses can take to improve their financial health to weather a downturn in the economy. But no…
What operators can do to reduce finance and insurance costs now
One of the most important actions operators can take during the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak is to manage their cash flow…
Operator urges drivers to describe impact of COVID-19 crisis
The words came when Connie Giddens couldn’t sleep. By morning, she knew she had to share her message on the closed Facebook page, “Motorcoach Operators,”…
National bus and motorcoach associations call on Congress to act immediately
The leaders of the American Bus Association (ABA) and the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) issued a joint statement to Congress calling for financial assistance for…
Lancer Insurance announces temporary vehicle suspension program to help policyholders
A leading industry insurer, Lancer Insurance Company, has announced plans to allow its policyholders to simply and quickly suspend inactive vehicles and their associated liability…