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Potato Palooza: Maine bus companies unite to fight hunger

Potato Palooza: Maine bus companies unite to fight hunger

November 27, 2024 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Potato Palooza unites Maine bus companies to deliver tons of fresh potatoes to food pantries, supporting communities in need statewide.

A Maine port’s push to reduce cruise ships could hurt motorcoach operators

A Maine port’s push to reduce cruise ships could hurt motorcoach operators

December 13, 2021 | by Hal Mattern |

When most people think of taking a cruise, they consider such tropical locations as the Bahamas and other Caribbean destinations, the Mediterranean or even Alaska.

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Maine grant program targets motorcoach businesses, thanks to powerful storytelling

Maine grant program targets motorcoach businesses, thanks to powerful storytelling

August 20, 2021 | by Julie Ryder |

Maine has only six motorcoach companies, but the state’s governor has recognized their essential and central role in supporting the state’s tourism industry.

The result?…

Grassroots and operator relationships: Keys to CERTS program success

Grassroots and operator relationships: Keys to CERTS program success

August 20, 2021 | by Julie Ryder |

Operators on this week’s UMA Town Hall expressed gratitude for the CERTS program and relief that companies are seeing deposits into their…

Coach business picking up as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Coach business picking up as COVID-19 restrictions ease

May 21, 2021 | by Hal Mattern |

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease up in much of the country, business is gradually picking up for motorcoach operators. And while tours and charters…

Maine operator glad to be fully vaccinated in time for EXPO

Maine operator glad to be fully vaccinated in time for EXPO

March 11, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

As the Maine saying goes, you can’t keep those Mainers down. 

Lana Sawyer, Director of Operations at VIP Tour & Charter Bus Co. in Portland,…

Operators help drive industry champion Sen. Collins’ re-election

Operators help drive industry champion Sen. Collins’ re-election

November 5, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Maine voters resoundingly returned industry champion, Sen. Susan Collins, to office for a fifth term on Nov. 3. The Republican prevailed against a reported deluge…

Maine motorcoach companies rally for CERTS champion Sen. Collins outside debate

Maine motorcoach companies rally for CERTS champion Sen. Collins outside debate

October 15, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

(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…

Motorcoaches generate revenue across state lines, so one operator is crossing state lines to ask for Senate support for CERTS

Motorcoaches generate revenue across state lines, so one operator is crossing state lines to ask for Senate support for CERTS

September 23, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

With the notable exception of the past six months, motorcoaches do not necessarily stay within one state. Motorcoaches take groups all over within their region…

How Rhode Island, Maine operators opened the door for CERTS Act with lawmakers

How Rhode Island, Maine operators opened the door for CERTS Act with lawmakers

July 13, 2020 | by Hal Mattern |

Motorcoach operators in Rhode Island and Maine were instrumental in laying the groundwork for the proposed CERTS Act that could provide $10 billion in emergency…

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