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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2011

UMA, NTA announce co-located shows

By collaborating with their annual events, UMA and NTA will bring together 2,000 buyers with thousands of supplier and destination partners.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2011

Prevost to showcase 15,000th vehicle at ABA, UMA

The new H-Series conveys the brand values of customer intimacy, premium quality and sound innovation; and it is designed to look the part, according to the company.

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2010

Daimler Unveils Setra Touring Coach Concept Vehicle

The 45-foot ComfortClass S 407, which retained the classic "Setra Face" features some European influences, but is designed in accordance to North American standards. The vehicle, which represents an economical alternative for coach companies, will make its debut at the 2011 UMA EXPO.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2010

FMCSA chief to speak at UMA Motorcoach Expo

Administrator Ferro will present an overview of current FMCSA activities in regard to the motorcoach industry. The session will take place Jan. 20.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2010

UMA holding first business management seminar

Topics include: Building a Business Plan, Your Accountant & You, Basic Business Law, Basic Marketing, Business Ethics, Pricing, and Cash Flow Analysis. All attendees will earn a certificate from the Bus & Motorcoach Academy.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

FRA offering $50K grant for train crew study

Study to focus on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Distress Disorder, conditions frequently suffered by train crews after being involved in collisions at highway-rail grade crossings or trespass incidents involving pedestrians.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

UMA wins case, Murray amendment found unconstitutional

Amendment placed by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in last year's DOT appropriations bill prohibited the FTA from enforcing the Charter Bus Rule against King County Metro Transit.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Ariz.’s Yuma County may shut down transit system

The Yuma MPO voted to end its transit and paratransit systems effective June 30, due to the loss of revenue sources from state lottery money and federal and local funding.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2010

UMA, NTA members converge in D.C.

On Wednesday, members were given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with their local Congresspersons or Senators through pre-scheduled meetings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2010

Kentucky launches travel management center

Riders will be able to access the center by phone or Internet to make or alter travel plans, track the vehicles in which they’ll be riding utilizing GPS technology, and receive information on health and human services and general governmental and educational information.

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