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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2011

BusRates.com launches expanded site

In conjunction with the NTA and UMA, the site now offers listings for hotels, restaurants, attractions, events and all other group activities.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2011

Disabled Toronto student appeals TTC paratransit denial

Arti Shivdasani is turning to the Ontario Human Rights Commission to help her counter the agency’s decision, which says she no longer qualifies for paratransit service. The TTC is looking more closely into changes in customers’ mobility and removed 50 people from Wheel-Trans service last year.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2011

UMA, NSTA host joint meeting on Capitol Hill

Participants from both organizations heard from an array of members of Congress on transportation-specific topics, such as the highway reauthorization bill.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2011

UMA members to receive maintenance discounts

The new partnership with two service providers — Imperial Supplies and Petro-Canada Lubricants — to provide exclusive benefits to its members on maintenance repair parts, lubricants and inventory management programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2011

2 companies collaborate to promote UMA Expo 2012

This is the first time Bethesda, Md.-based Frost Miller Group will work in conjunction with Naylor on the oldest trade show for the motorcoach sector in the U.S.

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ArticlesFebruary 14, 2011

UMA Expo Attendees Look to 'Refocus. Redefine. Reinvent.' Business

Sessions included a discussion by junior operators on finding ways to reach a wider audience as well as how to breathe new life into the industry. On the legislative front, FMCSA Administrator Ferro was on hand to discuss new safety regulation programs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

Feds award $50K to address PTSD in train crews

The funding will enable the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to create a program that will alleviate the onset and development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Distress Disorder in train crews and other railroad workers.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanJanuary 28, 2011

Motorcoach industry on the upswing

Last week I had the opportunity to get out to Tampa, Fla., for UMA Expo 2011, and, I've got to say, things are looking encouraging.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

UMA Expo taps young operators for new ideas

One of the most popular sessions this year was "Young Guns," which featured five, under-35 gentlemen working in the industry discussing some of the obstacles they face and how they plan to lead the motorcoach industry into the future.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2011

MCI to showcase J4500, support services at UMA Expo

The 2011 MCI J4500 features the Cummins ISX, 11.9-liter Clean Diesel engine that offers near-zero emissions and better fuel economy with an Allison B500 automatic transmission. The J4500 features wide-ride suspension, electronic stability control, a patented spiral staircase and much more.

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