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FIRST EVER JOINT FLY IN ANNOUNCED BY UMA AND ABA
MOTORCOACHES TO THE RESCUE
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
VIDEO ON UMA MEMBER LOGIN
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Motorcoach industry associations join forces
for unified Bus & Motorcoach Industry Fly In
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The United Motorcoach Association and the American Bus Association are sponsoring our first-ever joint
Bus & Motorcoach Industry Fly In
lobbying event April 10-11 in the nation’s capital. That's right, we will be working together advocating for our industry. Full information is available at
www.uma.org/capitol-hill
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How did this happen? A push by newly elected UMA Board Chair Gladys Gillis for a joint event has given members of both groups the opportunity to work together with the hope of making greater strides toward shared priorities. “I’d like to see the UMA and ABA legislative agendas come together and have the associations speak with one unified voice,” Gillis, owner and CEO of Starline Luxury Coaches, said in an interview with
Bus & Motorcoach News
shortly after taking office.
Join us!
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Motorcoaches to the rescue, again and again
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When all else fails, motorcoaches to the rescue! Late last month cable news watchers around the world saw UMA member
Quick's Bus Company of Staunton, VA dispatch ten motorcoaches to transport Republican members of the House of Representatives to their destination following a fatal Amtrak crash in Crozet, VA. True to their name, Quick's had buses lined up on the scene, warmed up and waiting to meet the House Republicans and their families even before their train returned to the Charlottesville, VA train station. From there, Quick's safely transported the group to their retreat in Sulphur Springs, WV.
And in neighboring Maryland, UMA member
Dillon's Bus Service of Hanover, MD was called on to help Baltimore area commuters get to their destinations during a month-long shutdown of the Metro SubwayLink system. In the past commuters were put onto yellow school buses during extended shutdowns, so local area transit planners are confident passengers will appreciate the opportunity travel in the comfort of modern motorcoaches on their daily commute this time.
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Tech start-up Embark takes
autonomous truck coast-to-coast
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A start-up company called Embark has put an autonomous vehicle through a rigorous challenge, hauling a truckload of refrigerators coast-to-coast. Embark uses machine learning and data from onboard sensors to map the vehicle's path and avoid obstacles. The company does not manufacture trucks but instead produces a system that works with Peterbilt Trucks.
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Learn how to log in to uma.org to update records, watch members-only video content, and more!
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Have you been missing out on members-only benefits?
Not any more. In this short video, UMA's membership manager, Jocelyn Delacruz, will walk you through the process of logging in and updating your individual profile. Once you're logged in, you can update your member record, as well as register for events, and view members-only content. Click the image above or view the video here:
https://youtu.be/J4X_bnpL7lg
As we add more resources for operators in the coming weeks, you'll want to log in for access to content like the video of
Michael Dominguez at EXPO discussing the future of our industry. Stay tuned!
And remember to update the UMA member record that was faxed to you. We need to receive it
before March 9
th
for our printed directory. This info was faxed but you can also update it online via the primary contact’s log in and clicking your company’s organization information.
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Motorcoach Industry Calendar
MARCH 2018
12-13 Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association Sponsor Appreciation Dinner, Spring Association Meeting & Motorcoach Professional Awards, Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ Info:
www.gnjma.com
APRIL 2018
10-11 Bus & Motorcoach Industry Fly In, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Washington, DC, NoMa Union Station, Info:
www.uma.org/capitol-hill/ Reserve your hotel room by March 20!
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YOU ARE UMA
Remember, as a UMA member you have the power of discounts on the best products and services, access to relevant education, targeted professional resources, and colleagues all over the map. Remember to consult your member directory when you need help on the road, access to more vehicles to meet demand, or services out of your area. We are UMA!
Reach the UMA staff by calling (703) 838-2929 or by email at
info@uma.org. We love to hear from our members!
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