Guidance on fleet maintenance, mechanic retention and parts issues
The old adage, “preventative maintenance is the only maintenance,” has never been more true. Maintenance Interchange founder Kevin Whitworth says there is at least a…
New UMA CEO Scott Michael: 8 things to know
Scott Michael, the United Motorcoach Association’s new CEO and President, is quickly coming up to speed in his new role. You might…
Champion driver shifts into new role to give back to industry
After 40 years behind the wheel, champion driver Anthony Griffith is shifting into a new role.
“I love the physical act of driving the bus,”…
Florida operator takes advocacy to next level, runs for office
Operator Brian Scott is running for a seat on the Pinellas County Commission. In many ways, his decades of advocacy for the motorcoach industry led…
UMA launches recruiting partnership with Kelly Anderson Group
The United Motorcoach Association is rolling out a new program to help UMA Members more effectively recruit qualified drivers — and retain them, as well.
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CERTS Portal closes tonight
Motorcoach operators who have not submitted their applications for CERTS funding are almost out of time. The deadline to submit applications for CERTS…
House Transportation Reauthorization bill removes school bus charter rule protections
The Senate has yet to answer the five-year, $759 billion Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill passed by the House last week on a partisan vote, but…
EXPO attendees will see how Orlando’s hospitality adapted to overcome pandemic’s challenges
Those who attend the 2021 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in April will have an opportunity to see how one of the world’s top hospitality and tourism…
UMA EXPO to include special event: Breakfast with the Buses
The United Motorcoach Association will introduce its first-ever Breakfast with the Buses at the upcoming EXPO in Orlando.
The April 24 breakfast runs from 8-10…
Echoes of past frame today’s issues for UMA
In many ways, the issues facing the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) in 2021 — with the exception of the COVID-19 pandemic —…