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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2018

UMA finds Chicago Party Bus Ordinance could negatively impact tours

Requires bus groups traveling within the city to have a security guard and camera on board when stopping at any restaurant or venue that serves alcohol.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2018

San Francisco MTA issues private transit permit to Chariot

Company must identify safe and legal alternatives for the remaining 9% of their approximately 204 stop locations by the end of August 2018.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2017

Asian American Motorcoach Operators names new chief administrator

Godfrey LeBron is the former longtime co-owner of Paradise Travel and has previously served as the president of the Bus Association of New York and chairman of the United Motorcoach Association.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2017

Uber to be regulated as taxi operator, EU court decides

Uber argued that its app acts an intermediary between drivers and passengers and should fall under lighter rules.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2017

ABA supports FMCSA withdrawal of insurance ANPRM for motorcoaches

After reviewing all public comments to the ANPRM, FMCSA determined it has insufficient data or information to support moving forward with a rulemaking proposal, at this time.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

UMA members descend on Capitol Hill to urge regulation reform

Prime Policy Group, UMA’s government relations firm, has scheduled more than 300 individualized appointments for members to meet with Congressional elected officials to discuss key legislative issues affecting the motorcoach industry.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Q&A with UMA President/CEO Victor Parra

Before presiding over his last UMA Expo in February, METRO Executive Editor Janna Starcic spoke with Parra about the changes and challenges he’s seen in the industry, where he’s headed now, and what the industry needs to do next.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

FRA proposes safety standard updates for high-speed trains

The updates would offer an alternative method for evaluating how well passengers and crews are protected in an accident, often called crashworthiness.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2016

Feds propose speed limiters for motorcoaches, trucks

The proposal discusses the benefits of setting the maximum speed at 60, 65, and 68 miles per hour, but the agencies will consider other speeds based on public input.

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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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