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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 15, 2017

[Photos] United Motorcoach Expo 2017 - St. Louis

Highlights from the annual UMA Expo, which was held Feb. 26 to March 1, includes vehicles from the show floor and industry execs at sessions.

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Newsby Alex RomanMarch 7, 2017

Motorcoach Expo Offers Glimpse of Industry’s Tech Future

With an aim to help operators prepare for the changing landscape, technology was a big focus at 2017 UMA Expo, which also included a fond farewell to long-time President/CEO Vic Parra.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Vandalia Bus Lines takes delivery of Van Hool CX45 at UMA Expo

In addition to the graphics featuring St Louis’ history and sights, the new vehicle is equipped with a 425 HP Cummins ISX 12.0 engine driving through an Allison B500 (Gen5) six-speed automatic transmission.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2017

SinglePoint, Passengera align to provide infotainment platform

The powerful passenger infotainment solution will be on display at SinglePoint’s booth #720 at the 2017 UMA Expo in St. Louis.

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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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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

2017 Top 50 Motorcoach Survey

Operators report they have stepped up efforts to find drivers and growth of transportation network companies is starting to compete for the industry’s business.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2016

Prevost to sponsor inaugural UMA driver competition

This first of its kind international event, which is set to take place Feb. 28 at UMA Expo in St. Louis, has already attracted more than 50 competitors from 21 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces.

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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 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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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2016

FMCSA proposes motorcoach crash preventability program

The agency proposes to accept requests for data reviews that seek to establish the non-preventability of certain crashes through its national data correction system known as DataQs.

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