2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business
As we near the end of 2021, it is an appropriate time to take stock of the legislative efforts on your behalf, unfinished business, and…
Half of U.S. school districts rate bus driver shortage as ‘desperate’
Survey results released by the three national school bus industry associations paint a dismal picture of the national school bus driver shortage.
A Midwest contractor…
UMA using a generous gift to promote driver training and safety skills
Driver competitions can be an effective and yet fun way to train and evaluate motorcoach drivers’ general regulation knowledge, road safety and skills.
In addition…
UMA members recognized for their commitment to excellence
UMA members were among those recognized by the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) for excellence in the private school transportation industry. The…
Federal School Bus STOP Act included in House, Senate transportation reauthorization bills
The STOP for School Buses Act, bipartisan legislation to address motorists who illegally pass school buses while loading or unloading students, took a crucial step…
Progress on CERTS grant program: What you need to know
Motorcoach company operators received welcome news Thursday afternoon when the U.S. Department of the Treasury released guidance on the Coronavirus Economic Relief for…
Senators ask Treasury Secretary to fast track CERTS Act
A group of 29 senators petitioned incoming Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to fast-track the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act.
Sens. Susan Collins,…
NSTA seeks high-priority, COVID-19 vaccine classification for school bus drivers
The National School Transportation Association (NSTA), which represents the interests of private school bus contractors, is urging that school bus drivers…
Private bus and vessel industries furlough 308,000 employees due to pandemic
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. private motorcoach, school bus and domestic passenger vessel industries have collectively furloughed or laid off an estimated 308,000 employee jobs…
Led by Collins and Reed, 26 Senators urge leadership to include CERTS Act in relief package
WASHINGTON, DC – In a breakthrough move for motorcoach industry advocates, today 26 U.S. Senators signed onto a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell…