Sen. Reed meets with motorcoach operators about funding needs
Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, continues to be a champion of the motorcoach and bus industry.
He recently met with a group of motorcoach company…
93 House Members urge leadership to exempt CERTS grant funds from federal taxation
Four U.S. Representatives have rallied 89 of their colleagues to join them in calling for House leadership to exempt Coronavirus Economic Relief…
Industry faces challenge as it seeks $6B more in CERTS aid
Negotiations are beginning on the upcoming “reconciliation bill,” and the motorcoach industry is once again seeking the balance of funding that was reduced in the…
1,300 companies receiving CERTS relief, says Senator Collins
More than 1,300 bus, motorcoach and passenger vessel companies are set to receive $1.6 billion in COVID-19 relief through the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation…
3 associations recognize UMA and ABA for efforts during the pandemic
The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and the American Bus Association (ABA) were recently honored for working together since the first days of the pandemic to…
MBMCA will celebrate 10 years at its Annual Convention
The Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association will mark 10 years this summer. The milestone will be celebrated at the group’s 2021 Annual…
Industry champion presses for CERTS funding to be expedited
At an Appropriations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Ranking Member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, urged Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg…
Treasury positioned to accept CERTS grant submissions soon
Motorcoach operators who’ve been waiting for months to learn details about funding for the CERTS grant program are finally seeing signs of progress in the…
Industry launches effort to secure additional funding for CERTS grant program
The United Motorcoach Association launched a campaign Friday during the 2021 UMA Motorcoach EXPO urging House members to support additional funding for…
US Reps call on Secretary Yellen to act quickly in providing CERTS funds
Led by original sponsors Rep. Darin LaHood and Rep. Albio Sires, more than 80 House members are asking Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to move quickly…