Insurers urge caution as pedestrian fatalities rise
WASHINGTON — Pedestrian fatalities increased 11 percent last year for the largest surge in 40 years, according to the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA).
New motorcoach sales unchanged during first quarter
WASHINGTON – Sales of new motorcoaches remained unchanged in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same period in 2016.
Driver competition winner ‘goes above and beyond’
LOUISBURG, N.C. — Stephen Davis was confident he would at least place in the first UMA International Driver Competition held at Motorcoach Expo 2017 in…
‘Scenicruising’ a well-documented and engaging book
Most books about the history of the motorcoach industry are written by enthusiasts or industry veterans.
When he began work on “Scenicruising” (Copyright 2015, Lulu…
Outsourcing of public school transportation rising
SEATTLE – A growing number of school districts in the United States are outsourcing their transportation services, which could provide opportunities for charter bus operators…
Expo tech speakers stress importance of social media
ST LOUIS — Companies that manage their digital presence well, including a user-friendly website and active social media engagement, stand to benefit from the investment,…
UMA requests rehearing in Austin charter regulation case
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NEW ORLEANS — The United Motorcoach Association has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider its ruling that granted Austin, Texas, the…
Court rejects UMA appeal of Austin charter bus regulations
NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court has ruled against the United Motorcoach Association in upholding the authority of Austin, Texas, to regulate interstate motor…
