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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2016

UMA's President/CEO Parra to retire

During his tenure, Parra helped grow and stabilize membership through creation of Bus & Motorcoach News and the  development of BusRates.com and the Bus and Motorcoach Academy.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2016

Gannon appointed to permanent GM post for King County Metro

Gannon, 47, served as interim GM from March 2016 until now. He was Metro Deputy GM from 2013-2016, and Human Resources manager for the King County DOT from 2011-2013.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2016

Wash. man banned 6 months from transit system for smelling like marijuana

The ban is part of Kitsap Transit’s conduct policy, which allows the agency to not allow passengers to use the service if they smell like cat urine, human feces, or give off other bad odors that may disturb other passengers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2016

UMA to host first International Driver Competition

Will be held at the 2017 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in St. Louis on Feb. 28, 2017. The winner will receive a cash prize, trophy, framed certificate and recognition at UMA National Headquarters.

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ArticlesAugust 15, 2016

How is the Motorcoach Industry Tackling the Driver Shortage?

The crisis has pushed operators to use new workforce development tactics, including adding full-time human resources departments, increasing marketing and advertising, and enhancing their benefits package to be more attractive to job hunters.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2016

UMA unveils revised website

The goal with its new site is to provide a more functional and interactive place for members and the general public to learn about the motorcoach industry and have access to resources.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

Calif. commuter train hits tree, plunges into creek

Of those transported to hospitals, four passengers suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and five suffered minor injuries, according to fire officials. There were cases of head trauma and back pain, among other complaints.

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ArticlesFebruary 29, 2016

Industry stability, new vehicles highlight UMA Expo 2016

Focusing on growth both in business and as an industry, the United Motorcoach Association’s (UMA) Expo 2016 fueled operators with the latest trends and celebrated key legislative victories.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2016

Are big-city transportation systems too complex for human minds?

the researchers found that navigating transport networks in major cities — including London, New York City, Toyko and Paris — can come perilously close to exceeding humans’ cognitive powers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2016

GoMotorcoach fundraising at UMA Expo a success

Events included a VanHool CX35 that was sold to John Benjamin of Northfields Lines from Eagan, Minn., and a silent auction.

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