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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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ArticlesNovember 19, 2010

UMA Expo: Providing Strong Guidance During Tough Times

UMA Expo: Providing Strong Guidance During Tough Times"Refocus, Redefine and Reinvent," is the theme of the United Motorcoach Association's annual event to be held January 19 to 23 in Tampa, Fla. In addition to new vehicle models, the expanded show floor will include used and refurbished buses.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Brief stay granted after action denied for Charter Service Rule

Appellate court granted an administrative stay Tuesday evening until July 8, 2010, which allows legal counsel adequate time to prepare arguments.

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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 StaffApril 5, 2010

Motorcoach Council elects new board

In addition, Heather Horton will now serve as executive director of the Motorcoach Council and help develop and implement the new programs and policies set forth by the Board, while actively providing outreach to the industry and to the general public.

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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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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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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2009

UMA: operators increasingly using BusRates.com

Membership is relying on Internet marketing channels at a much higher rate while reliance on more traditional marketing vehicles like the Yellow Pages, radio and newspaper ads have dropped on average of 5 percent over the last year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2009

UMA to raise $500K for March of Dimes campaign

Participating UMA members are pledging to donate 10 cents for every mile driven by their fleet on September 24, Miles for Babies Day. All proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.

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