BusRates.com Makes Improvements to Increase Bus Subscriber Value
BusRates.com has announced recent updates to its site. The improvements come as a way to provide subscribers with
new tools and options to customize and optimize their listings to receive the highest-quality
leads possible....[more]
UMA, NTA to Hold First Co-located Event in Orlando Jan. 19-23, 2013
UMA and the National Tour Association (NTA) announce that the organizations will hold their first
co-located event in Orlando, Florida, January 19-23, 2013. This Show of Shows will be held at the Orange County
Convention Center....[more]
U.S. Senator Murray’s Amendment Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal
Judge in Washington, DC
We are pleased to announce that we have won our case against the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to have the
Murray Amendment ruled unconstitutional.
Click here to download the judge’s ruling.
Click. Learn. Succeed.
Getting an industry education has never been easier than with the online courses at the Bus & Motorcoach Academy—the next semester begins on July 1, 2010.
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Member Alert: Registered Charter Operator with the Federal Transit Administration
Carriers who wish to continue receiving notices from public transit agencies when they intend to conduct charters must renew their registration on the
Federal Transit Administration website (FTA)...
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DC Traffic and Parking Restrictions
If you will be traveling within Washington, DC April 12-14, please note that due to a Nuclear Security Summit there will be several street closures and
restricted parking in the areas around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Traffic in the entire area is expected to be disrupted, so please plan
accordingly.
Additionally, the 30 bus parking spaces normally available at the City Center Parking Lot will not be accessible during that time frame. Other locations
have been identified in the city. For more information, visit the DDOT Web site here.
UMA Fights Senator Murray Amendment
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) placed an amendment in the recent Department of Transportation appropriations bill that exempts King County Metro Transit in the state of Washington from the charter rule issued by the Federal Transit Administration. The exemption from the charter rule afforded King County Metro Transit—the only authority in the nation exempted—means that King County Metro is now competing with private bus companies using Federal subsidies.
We strongly believe Sen. Murray's amendment is harmful public policy. Senator Murray and her staff have heard from us—now we want her to hear from you directly. Tell Senator Murray to reverse this harmful amendment and put the private bus companies back to work. Sen. Murray’s office can be contacted toll-free at (866) 481-9186, fax: (202) 224-0238 or email.
BusRates.com Continues to Provide Value to UMA Members
UMA's strategic partnership with BusRates.com, the first all bus-owner directory and marketing alliance,
continues to provide the industry with an economical and effective marketing tool. BusRates.com receives over 85,000 visitors per month and has positioned
itself at the top of search engines for the most commonly searched terms relating to chartering a coach. UMA Members can save $180 per year off a standard
BusRates.com subscription. For more information, click here or contact Mark
Greer at 703.838.2955.
UMA Resources
State Legislation Update - a convenient and reliable up-to-date resource for our state association partners and members who
are concerned with and track legislation affecting the bus and motorcoach industry in their respective state.
Security and Emergency Preparedness Update - UMA members are encouraged to be prepared for emergencies that may impact our
industry (hurricanes, pandemic flu, terrorism) and the Security and Emergencies Preparedness Update page will be a centralized source of information for our
members.
Write Your Representative! - use this Web site to locate your
congressperson. Simply enter your
state and zip code and you'll be able to send a message to your congressperson on important industry issues.
Distraction.gov - The U.S. Department of Transportation is leading
the effort to put an end to distracted driving. Visit this Web site for tips on how to communicate with employees about your company’s commitment to safety
and health and specifically to the nonuse of cell phones and texting.
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