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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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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2010

BRC announces UMA promotion winner

BRC specializes in the collision repair and refurbishment of coach and transit buses and boasts a "No Hassle" Life Time Warranty, which states that repairs will be of the highest quality and done in a time-efficient manner.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2010

UMA Expo showed industry thriving in new economy

A highlight of the event, held in Las Vegas, was the opening remarks given by FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro showing her commitment to motorcoach transportation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

iTransit to debut new bus at UMA Expo

The LF25 can accommodate 25 passengers as well as two wheelchairs, and features a self-supporting monoqoque design fabricated from stainless steel and a patented V-drive power train configuration.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

UMA: Sen. Murray amendment hurts coach operators

Under the charter rule, public transit agencies that are supported by taxpayer dollars are not allowed to operate charters if a private carrier is available and capable of performing the work.

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From the Editor'sJanuary 22, 2010

Motorcoach community helps with disaster relief

Both this week and last week, the American Bus Association (ABA), United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and ABC Companies all announced that they are contributing to relief efforts for the victims of the Haiti earthquake

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

UMA urges members to support Haiti relief

Adds link to its Website, as well as BusRates.com, for donations through the American Red Cross.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2009

UMA, NTA to co-locate shows in 2013

Groups first entered into a strategic partnership in late 2007 resulting in collaborative work at each association's annual event. Since then, UMA has managed the motorcoach exhibits at NTA's Convention and NTA has developed the "Destinations and Attractions" aisle at UMA's Motorcoach Expo.

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