Welcome to the home of the United Motorcoach Association. (UMA). UMA is comprised of more than 900 professional bus and motorcoach companies and more than 250 "associate" members, the suppliers, manufacturers, and travel partners who serve our dynamic industry.
In this third installment, UMA Chairman Bill Allen gives UMA members a recap on the Highway bill: MAP 21, gives an overview of UMA member benefits, and an update on Travel Exchange.
View Bill's previous videos on our YouTube page by clicking here
Congress Passes MAP-21 Bill
UMA scores big victory for motorcoach industry on highway bill. UMA has been fully engaged, front and center, ensuring that this Bill includes provisions that are reasonable for Member motorcoach operators and creates expanded opportunities to serve their local communities that should go a long way towards improving those bottom lines with new revenue sources…[more]
Victor Parra Testifies on Rising Gas Prices and Tourism
UMA President & CEO, Victor Parra, has testified today before the Committee on Natural Resources oversight hearing on “Harnessing American Resources to Create Jobs and Address Rising Gasoline Prices: Family Vacations and U.S. Tourism Industry.” He testified on behalf of UMA and NTA to give their perspectives on bus and motorcoach tourism, and how the current state of fuel costs is impacting group travel…[more]
Victor Parra Testifies on Behalf of UMA Members
“On behalf of UMA, it is my goal to provide the Committee our perspectives on the bus and motorcoach safety provisions included in the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (HR 7) as reported from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and those of S. 1813, as passed by the Senate last week,” stated Mr. Parra at the beginning of his testimony…[more]
Mark Your Calendars Now for UMA Motorcoach EXPO Future Dates and Locations!
2013 – January 20-24 in Orlando, FL
2014 – February 16-20 in Los Angeles, CA
2015 – January 17-21 in New Orleans, LA
Beginning in 2013, UMA Motorcoach EXPO will be partnering with NTA’s annual convention at Travel Exchange – an event created to bring together the best of both organizations in one location to offer new and exciting benefits for all members!
Bus & Motorcoach Academy Announces 2012's Schedule
Click here for the schedule of courses with the Clarence Cornell School of Business
Click here for the schedule of courses with the Motorcoach Operator/Driver Program
Introducing the New MICHELIN® Advantage Program for UMA Members!
One of UMA's most popular member services is the MICHELIN tire discount. And now that program has been made even better! UMA members can sign up at no cost for the new MICHELIN Advantage Program, where your company will enjoy competitive program pricing on MICHELIN tires and retreads all across the nation. Click here for more info.
