Boston-based Eastern Coach joins Trailways
Boston-based charter and tour bus company, Eastern Coach announced the company has joined the Trailways family of companies.
Eastern offers service to New York City,…
Private bus and vessel industries furlough 308,000 employees due to pandemic
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. private motorcoach, school bus and domestic passenger vessel industries have collectively furloughed or laid off an estimated 308,000 employee jobs…
MMA and VMA plan joint operators’ meeting in February
The Maryland Motorcoach Association (MMA) and the Virginia Motorcoach Association (VMA) are planning joint operators’ meetings in February.
MMA President Al Spence, of…
Led by Collins and Reed, 26 Senators urge leadership to include CERTS Act in relief package
WASHINGTON, DC – In a breakthrough move for motorcoach industry advocates, today 26 U.S. Senators signed onto a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell…
Disco-dancing motorcoach operator aims to ‘spread a little joy’ with video
The son of one of the famed Thrasher Brothers, Alan Thrasher may not be a singer but he is entertaining people with his moves.
The…
Exclusive tour insurance products are a unique selling feature consumers value
Customers want to travel but are hesitant to schedule a trip during a global pandemic. That’s where travel insurance can make it easier for them…
Operators’ entertainer clients use star power to promote CERTS Act
Jeff Michael brought a few of his million-dollar entertainer coaches to a recent event in Nashville. One of Michael’s friendly competitors Kylee Ervin, owner of…
Kid Rock asks fans to support CERTS Act
Musician Kid Rock, who usually spends a lot of time on the road traveling for concerts, is worried about the motorcoach industry as the COVID-19…
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…
CERTS coalition urges White House to work with Congress for industry relief
Today, four national organizations representing the nation’s operators of motorcoaches, school buses, and passenger vessels called on the Administration to support the bi-partisan Coronavirus Economic…