Pacific Coachways President Tom Giddens’ passion for buses began at church
Tom Giddens’ love of buses began at church.
When his pastor bought a brand new Carpenter school bus to take the Lutheran congregation’s Young Believers…
Transplant buddies forged their friendship in the bus industry
Mike Waters likes to explain his physical connection with bus buddy Tom Giddens like this: “The joke we have is he gets drunk and dances…
Motorcoach industry’s top mechanics and drivers honored at EXPO
Each year, UMA Motorcoach EXPO spotlights the best of the best when it comes to mechanics and drivers with two of the most challenging competitions…
Meet UMA’s newly elected Board Members
There is some new leadership on the United Motorcoach Association board after the election of seven operator Board Members – out of…
UMA announces slate of candidates for December elections
The United Motorcoach Association will hold elections for seven operator seats on the board of directors that will open up in 2022. Members can vote…
From the driver’s seat: Meet Portia Kemenczei
Piroska “Portia” Kemenczei has been in the driver’s seat for 12 years. All of those years she has been working for Pacific…
As business picks up, weekly Buses & Beer calls become monthly
After 60 weeks, Buses & Beer is taking a break this summer, and this is a good sign for the industry, says Jeff Goldwasser, the…
Coach business picking up as COVID-19 restrictions ease
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…
Buses & Beer call hosts first in-person session at EXPO
After nearly a year of tuning in to Buses & Beer on her computer, Connie Giddens was looking forward to taking part…
UMA EXPO theme honors ‘generations’ of motorcoach operators
In many ways, multigenerational operators help define the motorcoach industry, becoming part of the communities they serve and offering hands-on, personalized service that brings customers…