State associations work hard to raise support for CERTS Act
More than 180 U.S. representatives and senators have signed on as co-sponsors of the CERTS Act. State and regional motorcoach associations are playing a key…
Florida operator finds success with ‘drive-by sightseeing’ tours
At this time of the year, Paige Balsinger would typically be spending her time making reservations at restaurants, theaters, casinos, and other venues for guests…
UMA partners share how they are helping operators
UMA Associate Members are key industry partners who truly champion the industry and provide services that help operators.
During the pandemic, these person to person…
PPP loan forgiveness — what you need to know
Tracy Fickett has successfully paired her love of accounting with her passion for the motorcoach industry.
Her mom, Elaine Fickett, and sister, Jody Merritt, operate…
Congress fumbles as bus industry sits idle
Washington, DC – One need not look any further than their favorite cable news channel to know that progress on the current relief/stimulus is mired…
Weekly Buses & Beer calls put the social back in the industry during pandemic
As the COVID-19 crisis has brought the industry to a standstill, Jeff Goldwasser has stayed connected to his clients with a weekly Wednesday call, Buses…
Senators introduce $10 billion CERTS Act to save bus and motorcoach industry
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…
Free UMA tool kit empowers companies to build social media presence
UMA’s new Social Media Tool Kit is not only free, but can help your business in two ways.
First, using the hashtag #RestartTheBus, the kit…
A case study in successfully implementing PPP: Annett Bus Lines keeps team together
The Paycheck Protection Program has been an anchor for the family-owned Annett Bus Lines in Sebring, Florida as the operator weathers the pandemic-triggered economic crisis.
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Why RLI Transportation is letting customers suspend insurance coverage
At a recent UMA Town Hall, several operators were singing the praises of RLI Transportation for going the extra mile to help them reduce expenses…