There was much to see and do at the UMA Expo in New Orleans in January. Here's a look at some of the sights, as well as a ton of vehicles, attendees saw on the show floor.
Photos: Highlights from UMA Expo 2015
UMA President/CEO Vic Parra said the association's focus this year is getting the message out to Congress in advance of the upcoming transportation authorization bill.
The Temsa TS30 operated by the Hampton Jitney.
The opening ceremonies included people on stilts and a full brass band.
ABC showcased New Flyer's Xcelsior bus available in several sizes, which it is selling to private market customers.
The New Flyer MiDi is sold to the private market by ABC Companies.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) unveiled the J4500 with a new tighter-turning ZF axle system with independent front- and tag-axle suspension; and smooth-stopping Bendix braking with optional Wingman, a radar-based adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation.
Ameritrans' M2 Vista
ABC's Louis Hotard discussed the company's plans to release a 35-foot version of its popular CX coach.
Caio released two new vehicles, including its new 45-foot coach.
Caio unveiled its new 35-foot coach on the show floor.
UMA Chairman Brian Annett and Vic Parra kicked off the festivities on the show floor.
ABC showcased its Van Hool TDX925 double-deck coach.
From left to right: UMA Chairman Brian Annett; Stephen Brown, VP Brown Coach; Robert Brown, president Brown Coach; and METRO's GM James Blue at the Vision Awards. Brown Coach was named METRO's Motorcoach Operator of the Year.
Thomas Built's Transit-Liner C2
The Temsa TS45
The Temsa TS35
Educational sessions both on and off show floor covered all of the latest topics facing the industry.
The 2015 Prevost H3-45 features a Volvo D13 engine coupled to an Allison B 500 six-speed transmission as well as Prevost's Liaison 2.0, Aware Adaptive Cruise Braking and Energy Management systems.
Attendees taking an up-close look at the Prevost X3-45.
MCI's Brent Maitland hosted the company's festivities on the show floor.
Hotard Coaches' Julie Chalmers and Callen Hotard discussed marketing at the UMA Expo.
Grech Motors showcased its GM40 vehicle built on a Freighliner chassis.
BYD showcased its all-electric 40-foot vehicle on the show floor.
A look at what ABC's CX35 will look like.