Operator urges drivers to describe impact of COVID-19 crisis
The words came when Connie Giddens couldn’t sleep. By morning, she knew she had to share her message on the closed Facebook page, “Motorcoach Operators,”…
National bus and motorcoach associations call on Congress to act immediately
The leaders of the American Bus Association (ABA) and the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) issued a joint statement to Congress calling for financial assistance for…
Applying lessons from SARS to COVID-19
The secret to surviving will be to manage cash flow during the height of the crisis.
In some ways, the coronavirus outbreak feels like déjà…
UMA online meeting will clarify Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse issues
The mandate to begin using the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse for Commercial Drivers took effect January 6 of this…
UMA leaders launch powerful spring agenda
“Coming off an EXPO where UMA operator attendance was up by 14 percent and the show floor was alive with traffic, the UMA executive committee…
Passenger Carrier Regulatory Reform Legislation Introduced
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry introduces landmark bill, Buses United for Safety, Regulatory Reform, and Enhanced Growth for the 21st Century Act (HR 5462), known as…
UMA members fill open seats on board of directors
Elizabeth Kamalakis and Dale McMichael were elected to join the United Motorcoach Association Board of Directors in this fall’s elections.
Safety tech demonstrated to mark School Bus Safety Week
The sponsors of federal legislation that would promote school bus safety demonstrated new safety technologies in Washington, D.C., to promote School Bus Safety Week, which…
UMA EXPO listed among “Exceptional Expos”
The United Motorcoach Association’s annual Motorcoach EXPO was included in a report on trends creating “exceptional expos.” The story was published in the fall 2019…
