1. CERTS coalition urges White House to work with Congress for industry relief |
Today four national organizations representing the nation's operators of motorcoaches, school buses, and passenger vessels called on the Administration to support the bi-partisan Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act.
The United Motorcoach Association, American Bus Association, National School Transportation Association, and Passenger Vessel Association explained the essential role these private companies play in the nation's infrastructure without the benefit of government subsidies like the airlines, transit and AMTRAK receive.
In a letter addressed to President Trump's Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, they underscored the essential nature of these industries and the unprecedented economic losses that operators of these businesses have faced. Furthermore, the letter called attention to the fact that a return to normal operations might not resume until well into next year.
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CALL & ASK YOUR OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THE CERTS ACT |
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2 . COVID-19 confusion: National parks don't require face masks, even if their states do |
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Robert Cartright and his girlfriend noticed something right away when they arrived at Glacier National Park in Montana on Saturday: The park's trails were packed, yet few people wore face masks.
The park reopened in June after a nearly three-month closure during the coronavirus pandemic. The National Park Service encourages but does not require park visitors to wear masks.
At national parks, which have become a welcome outdoor escape for Americans who stayed home for weeks or months, their use is far from consistent.
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3. UMA Member Amador Stage Lines celebrates National Dog Day for some social media attention |
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4 . From robot cleaners to PPE uniforms, here's how technology is transforming air travel
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MY RECENT PLANE trip from Washington, D.C. to Eugene, Oregon, didn’t feel different from a circa-2019 flight. Apart from an airport gift shop T-shirt that read “I’m sorry for what I said when we were quarantined,” the experience was familiar—even with masked passengers and half-full planes. But experts say that our future flights could be very different.
A tech revolution in the aviation industry was already in motion before the pandemic. But the medical and material demands of COVID-19 have brought urgency and velocity to the race to make passenger air travel safer. On the ground and in the air, robot cleaners, new PPE uniforms for flight attendants, and mandatory medical screenings could become standard aspects of future air travel.
Here’s how technology might change your next flying experience.
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5 . GNJMA hosts opportunities for members to reconnect and rejuvenate on October 14
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The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association encourages operators to register for a couple of great opportunities to reconnect with members and partners, and support the GNJMA Scholarship Program.
Registration links:
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6 . CDC lifts quarantine order
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has very quietly lifted its 14-day quarantine for travelers.
It is now advising travelers to check state, local, and territorial governments for requirements regarding quarantine. It says there are some destination that require those who have recently traveled to stay home for up to 14 days. Click here for more information.
Previous guidelines focused on a 14-day quarantine for those returning from international destinations or areas with a high concentration of cases. It is now requiring travelers to check with the destination they visited.
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7. Districts taking extra steps to make school bus rides safe in midst of pandemic
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While a normal year would see about 26 million children take a school bus, the start of the 2020 academic year has seen educators and administrators scramble to create plans to bring kids to and from class safely.
Measures to keep COVID-19 from spreading include having kids wear masks and social distance on the ride, but some are still wary of the health risks the coronavirus pandemic poses.
"Okay CJ, come on up, sweet girl," Virginia school bus driver Gracie Duncan told a young student climbing aboard to start her academic year.
She gently reminded the girl to keep her face mask on before instructing the next student in line to walk down the rows of the bus first to fill up seats back-to-front.
The handful of students who climbed aboard the bus, CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports, must wear masks, go to assigned and distanced seats marked with the school's logo and fill the bus from back to front.
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8. HOS and other regs: What to expect before and after the election
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As uncertainty teems across the nation and at the top of federal agencies just a few months before the presidential election, the trucking industry can expect to see a race to the policy finish line from the Trump administration—particularly as it relates to federal hours of service (HOS) rule changes.
Dave Osiecki, president and CEO of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, broke down what the industry could expect from Washington before and after the Nov. 3 election during Trimble’s 2020 virtual in.sight user conference and expo.
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UMA Membership is FREE through 12/31/2020 |
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Because our industry is stronger together, we invite operators to try UMA Membership FREE through year's end. Join us.
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UMA Members have access to a variety of resources to help sustain your business and our industry.
Check out our Social Media Tool Kit to enhance your online profile and promote our industry and UMA's AssurCLEAN Program to put your passengers at ease so they can travel confidently.
And remember to read and subscribe to Bus & Motorcoach News, which is powered by UMA, and your source for the weekly Motorcoach Minute video.
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2020
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Virtual Summit Final Follow Up, Sept. 9, 2020 11:00 a.m. Learn more.
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UMA Town Halls, every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET Learn more.
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UMA Safety Management Seminar, December 2-3, 2020, Ashburn, VA Learn more.
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2021
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UMA Motorcoach EXPO, March 3-7, 2021, Orlando, FL Learn more.
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Every Thursday at 2 p.m. ET on the Zoom platform. Join from your computer or phone. |
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Resources, news and important links for advocacy, federal programs, and more |
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