Government Affairs & Policy

ABA's Government Affairs and Policy staff brings more that half a century of combined experience serving in both government agencies and within various sectors of the motorcoach industry to its role as the voice of the industry before elected officials.  ABA's team pursues opportunities by closely monitoring key legislative and regulatory developments, safeguards the rights of motorcoach operators, protects members from inequitable business regulation, and keeps members informed. ABA is on-call to respond to questions and lead members through the bureaucratic maze of U.S. and Canadian regulations any time via ABA Deskside Assistance.

Pantuso Testifies Before House Committee

ABA President & CEO, Peter Pantuso testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade on March 22, 2012. Click here to read the testimony.

Your Small Business

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 signed by President Obama in September has several ABA supported proposals that will aid small businesses, including motorcoach operators. Find out more here

ADA

The Department of Justice has amended its regulation implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which applies to public accommodations (private businesses that fall within one of twelve categories established by the statute) and commercial facilities. Click here for a fact sheet that summarizes the changes.

Operator Trip Planing Resources

ABA has compiled a comprehensive list of parking, idling, street usage and motorcoach permit guidelines designed to make trip planning easier for motorcoach and tour operators at North America's most popular destinations. Additions or updates are welcome. Please send them to abainfo@buses.org.