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NCMA and VMA will hold their 2027 Regional Meeting Aug. 8-12 at the JB Duke Hotel in Durham, North Carolina, featuring educational sessions, networking, supplier exhibits, and UMA updates.

NCMA And VMA Announce 2027 Regional Meeting in Durham

The North Carolina Motorcoach Association and Virginia Motorcoach Association will hold their 2027 Regional Meeting Aug. 8-12 at the JB Duke Hotel in Durham, North Carolina. The annual event is expect...

The United Motorcoach Association has created a new insurance and tort reform task force as bus and motorcoach operators continue facing rising insurance costs.

UMA Creates Insurance Task Force as Motorcoach Operators Face Rising Costs

The United Motorcoach Association has created a special insurance and tort reform task force as bus and motorcoach operators continue facing rising insurance costs. The UMA Board of Directors voted to...

The South Central Motorcoach Association will host its 2026 convention in New Orleans with discussions focused on safety, regulations, and industry operations.

New Orleans Convention Will Focus on Safety, Regulations, And Motorcoach Industry Challenges

Motorcoach operators, suppliers, tourism representatives, and industry leaders are expected to gather in New Orleans later this summer as the South Central Motorcoach Association prepares for its 2026...

Motorcoach operators push to revive the White House Conference on Small Business, aiming to strengthen industry representation in federal policy decisions.

Motorcoach Operators Push to Revive White House Small Business Conference

Motorcoach operators are pushing to bring back a national small business conference that has not been held since 1995, arguing it would give operators and other small transportation businesses a stron...

Strict idling enforcement in New York City is increasing costs and uncertainty for bus and motorcoach operators. Industry leaders explain how fines, delayed notices, and uneven enforcement are reshaping trip planning and service decisions.

New York City Idling Enforcement Is Forcing Bus and Motorcoach Operators to Rethink Service

Operating a motorcoach in New York City has never been simple, but for many bus companies, idling enforcement is becoming one of the most unpredictable and costly challenges of all. That reality hit L...

United Motorcoach Association Chairman Alan Thrasher is taking his passion for service to the dance floor in Birmingham’s “Dancing With the Stars of the Magic City.” The fundraiser supports First Light Women and Children’s Shelter, with Thrasher representing the motorcoach industry ahead of the 2026 UMA EXPO.

Alan Thrasher Steps Up to Support Birmingham Shelter Through Dancing With the Stars of the Magic City

Motorcoach industry leaders are used to long days behind the wheel or in the boardroom—but for United Motorcoach Association Chairman Alan Thrasher, the next big challenge involves bright lights, chor...

Star Shuttle recognized with fourth NSC award for traffic safety leadership.

For Star Shuttle, safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a daily practice woven into every shift. Before many drivers even turn the ignition, they’re greeted with a short text message containing a safety tip...

Restored 1957 Flxible Bus Captivates Crowd, Takes Top Prize at Cadillac Car Show

When Trenton Stange unveiled his meticulously restored 1957 Flxible bus at the Cadillac Freedom Festival this summer, the vintage vehicle quickly became the center of attention. What truly surprised h...

Celebrating 40 Years: The Swanson Family’s Journey with D&F Travel

Rick Swanson’s connection to the bus industry runs deep. His grandfather, Lloyd H. Swanson, laid the foundation in 1962 by establishing D&F Transit Inc., a company that operated line-service route...

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