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EPA finalizes new derate schedule, establishes new emissions standards

EPA finalizes new derate schedule, establishes new emissions standards

December 20, 2022 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

WASHINGTON, DC – The Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule here today that addresses emissions standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicle engines beginning with the…

UMA adds staff to focus on member services

UMA adds staff to focus on member services

November 10, 2022 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The United Motorcoach Association team is expanding with the addition of Charlotte Simmons to the staff.

Simmons is working at UMA headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.…

Pre-employment application: Driver tests positive. What now?

Pre-employment application: Driver tests positive. What now?

September 30, 2022 | by Ken Presley |

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In this week’s ‘Overdrive” following UMA Town Hall, a question was asked pertaining to a pre-employment drug test that…

NSTA’s Macysyn discusses Under-the-Hood waiver, Clean School Bus program

NSTA’s Macysyn discusses Under-the-Hood waiver, Clean School Bus program

September 22, 2022 | by Taylor Hannon-Ekbatani |

Curt Macysyn, the executive director for the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) joined the weekly United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Town Hall on Sept. 15 to…

How NYC’s proposed congestion pricing could impact buses

How NYC’s proposed congestion pricing could impact buses

August 30, 2022 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

If you are living in New York City, a plan for congestion pricing for the city’s central business district is dominating the news. The plan…

UMA’s Ken Presley honored by VMA with public service award

UMA’s Ken Presley honored by VMA with public service award

August 29, 2022 | by Shandra Martinez |

Ken Presley’s work during the pandemic was a beacon of hope for many operators trying to figure out their next move. Many like Jason Quick…

The habits that build successful businesses in the motorcoach industry 

The habits that build successful businesses in the motorcoach industry 

August 7, 2022 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Eight out of 10 businesses fail in the first 18 months of operations, and only 4% make it to the 10-year mark, according to

NTSB investigator explains role of tires in fatal minibus crash

NTSB investigator explains role of tires in fatal minibus crash

July 18, 2022 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Most crashes never have just one cause, but in the case of the fatal 2020 Southern California bus crash, the state of the tires played…

Motorcoach maintenance departments struggle with 3 big issues

Motorcoach maintenance departments struggle with 3 big issues

April 25, 2022 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The struggle is real for those responsible for motorcoach maintenance when it comes to three issues: working out the bugs of telematics, supply chain issues…

Rash of roof hatch violations is taking buses out of service

Rash of roof hatch violations is taking buses out of service

April 3, 2022 | by Shandra Martinez |

Several motorcoaches have recently been ordered out of service after inspections reveal issues with roof hatch violations.

As a result of the multiple out-of-service reports…

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