Illinois license bill moves to governor; second bill possible
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation that revises an Illinois law requiring coach drivers to have state school-bus drivers licenses before transporting children on school trips has…
Sale of more Coach USA unites may be close, sources report
PERTH, Scotland – Stagecoach Group plc, parent company of Coach USA, may have lined up a buyer for a huge chunk of the company’s motorcoach…
Transit competition, safety are industry targets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The long-term viability of the U.S. motorcoach industry is being threatened by two critical public policy issues: Transit competition and safety enforcement.…
As schools shun D.C.., unusual groups targeted
During the past 18 months, few travel destinations have seen a bigger drop in visitors coming by motorcoach than Washington, D.C. Hundreds of public schools…
UMA, ABA members sent copyright compliance papers
Operator members of the United Motorcoach Association and the American Bus Association are receiving documents indicating their in compliance with the federal copyright laws that…
FTA asked to boost penalties for charter violations
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – A motorcoach operator in Southern California is prodding the Federal Transit Administration to impose stiffer penalties when it finds a public…
South Dakota continues strict weight policy
South Dakota, which has one of the most aggressive axle-weight enforcement programs in the nation, has sent notices to motorcoach companies warning of its tough-as-nails…
Transits seek charter firms
The following public transit providers have informed the United Motorcoach Association of their intent to provide charter service unless willing and able private charter operators…
Tour bus parking fines in D.C.. are subject of news coverage
The outrageous parking fines instituted two months ago in Washington, D.C., continue to capture the attention of the not only the motorcoach industry but news…
As schools shun D.C.., unusual groups targeted
During the past 18 months, few travel destinations have seen a bigger drop in visitors coming by motorcoach than Washington, D.C. Hundreds of public schools…