Operators need to protect themselves from cybercrime
We’ve all heard about businesses that are victims of cybercrime, but we never think it will happen to us.
Fly-in participants pleased industry is now on offense
WASHINGTON — More than 70 United Motorcoach Association members and staff greeted Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., with a standing ovation at UMA’s annual Capitol Hill…
Defense Dept. ending popular bus inspection program
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense is ending the Passenger Safety Inspection Program that accredits bus, van and limousine carriers for military personnel movements…
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…
