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Congress Must Preserve Bus Security Grant Funding

The motorcoach industry is a cornerstone of America’s transportation network, carrying more than 400 million passengers annually and generating $90 billion in economic impact. From daily commutes and school trips to evacuations during natural disasters, motorcoaches are both an economic driver and a lifeline for communities. Yet a critical program that ensures the security of this essential industry—the Intercity Over-the-Road Bus Security Grant Program—is now at risk.

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Advocating for the Motorcoach Industry in Highway Bill Reauthorization

We are actively engaging with lawmakers as Congress begins work on the next highway bill reauthorization. Recently, ABA’s government relations team met with staff from the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee to outline key priorities for the motorcoach industry, reinforcing the essential role of private motorcoaches in the nation’s transportation network.

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The American Bus Association is the most trusted motorcoach, group tour, and travel association in the industry.

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The Bus Security Grant Program is facing elimination.

Now more than ever, our collective voice matters.

The Bus Security Grant Program provides targeted funding to address the unique risks faced by over-the-road buses. It is now in danger of being eliminated.

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The American Bus Association serves a thriving industry that provides nearly 600 million passenger trips annually on charters, tours, scheduled service, and shuttles. Membership in ABA includes motorcoach operators, tour operators, tourism-related organizations, and products and service suppliers.

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