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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…

Industry champion presses for CERTS funding to be expedited

Industry champion presses for CERTS funding to be expedited

June 17, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

At an Appropriations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Ranking Member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, urged Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg…

Senators ask Treasury Secretary to fast track CERTS Act

Senators ask Treasury Secretary to fast track CERTS Act

February 10, 2021 | by Ryan Gray |

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,…

Senator Collins spotlights ‘unsung heroes’ of transportation industry

Senator Collins spotlights ‘unsung heroes’ of transportation industry

January 5, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

The pandemic has revealed how little many members of Congress understand about the crucial role the bus and motorcoach industry plays in the nation’s transportation…

UMA applauds legislation providing direct relief for industry

UMA applauds legislation providing direct relief for industry

December 23, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) is thanking its champions in Congress for their work passing critical legislation providing emergency direct relief to…

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…

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…

Senators introduce $10 billion CERTS Act to save bus and motorcoach industry

Senators introduce $10 billion CERTS Act to save bus and motorcoach industry

July 2, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

WASHINGTON, DC — Noting that the bus and motorcoach industry is an important link in the nation’s transportation network that has a major economic impact…

NSTA joins UMA in supporting CERTS Act

NSTA joins UMA in supporting CERTS Act

July 1, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) continues its pursuit to secure relief for the student transportation industry by joining the American Bus Association, the United Motorcoach…

UMA: $10 billion CERTS Act will offer economic relief for members

UMA: $10 billion CERTS Act will offer economic relief for members

June 29, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

The motorcoach industry is on track to receive major economic relief, the United Motorcoach Association told members today.

Congress this week will take a big…

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