2011 Releases
American Bus Association’s “Marketplace is Coming” to Grapevine, TX January 6-10, 2012
ABA's Marketplace is a great opportunity for motorcoach operators to get together face-to-face with potentially thousands of customers to book future tours, take advantage of educational opportunities, network with other operators and meet with equipment suppliers during the ABA’s Product Pavilion.
ABA Thanks NTSB For Curbside Bus Safety Study
The American Bus Association thanks the National Transportation Safety Board for its comprehensive report on the safety of curbside motorcoach companies.
ABA Announces New Partnership To Provide Members With First-Rate Insurance Products
The American Bus Association (ABA) announced today that it has partnered with Enrollment First, Inc. and World Wide Insurance Services, Inc. to launch ABA Insurance Services, which will give the association's members access to affordable insurance products for their employees.
The American Bus Association and its Motorcoach Operators members are as committed as ever to making sure the nation's motorcoaches continue to be the safest form of surface transportation. It is imperative that properly maintained motorcoaches are driven by well trained, experienced drivers with clean driving records and up to date medical certifications.
New Report Shows How Travelers, Taxpayers Could Save Nearly $100 Million
The Federal Government and consumers would save nearly 100 million dollars annually if, instead of flying on subsidized airline tickets through the Department of Transportation's Essential Air Service, scheduled motorcoach bus service is used in 38 cities within 150 miles of a regional airport.
The American Bus Association (ABA) today released the 2012 Top 100 Events in North America, an annual listing of the best events for group travel in the United States and Canada. The National Cherry Blossom Festival & Centennial Celebration of the Gift of Cherry Blossom Trees in Washington, D.C. and the Niagara 1812 Bicentennial in Thorold, Ontario were honored as the best events in the U.S. and Canada respectively.
Monday's deadly bus crash in Donegal, Pennsylvania is still yet another glaring example why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state governments must do a much better job inspecting and regulating the nation's bus industry.
ABA Applauds FMCSA for Swift Action Against Illegal Operators
The American Bus Association strongly supports the recent moves by the Federal Motor Coach Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is taking strong action by recently ordering five bus companies to cease all interstate passenger service. These unsafe carriers have been proven time and time again that their continued operation is a clear threat to public safety.
ABA Thanks and Commends FMCSA Actions to Halt Illegally Operating Bus Companies
The American Bus Association (ABA) thanks and commends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for the actions that it took on Friday, June 3, 2011, when it issued a cease and desist order against Sky Express Inc., a Charlotte based bus company that crashed in Virginia earlier in the week and killed 4 people.
New Report Touts Intercity Bus As Best Value
A new report released by a non-partisan group of think tanks and transportation experts documents the growth of the intercity bus industry, highlights the benefits the industry provides to rural communities and to the American tax payer and encourages Congress to "promote, and develop" intercity bus travel in the next six-year transportation bill.
ABA Participates in NTSB Truck and Bus Safety Forum
Representatives from the American Bus Association (ABA) served as subject matter experts and participated in an industry panel during a two-day truck and bus safety forum held by the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB).
ABA Board Visits Storm Ravaged Alabama for Spring Meeting, Donates $30,000 to Aid Relief Efforts
The 2011 ABA Spring Board of Directors meeting took place in the aftermath of the recent deadly tornados that ripped through Alabama and seven other southern states. Ms. Sara Hamlin and the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau received the Board with unmatched hospitality and showcased some of the region's best attractions. In addition to reaching out to local operators to gauge the impact of the damage on their operations and their local communities through a phone-based outreach campaign, ABA Board members took a leadership role in raising funds to assist in the relief efforts.
ABA Announces Support for Rep. Shuster's Bus Safety Bill
Today, the American Bus Association (ABA) announced its support for the Bus Uniform Standards and Enhanced Safety (BUSES) Act of 2011, which was introduced by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) and cosponsored by Reps. Tim Holden (D-PA) and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). This groundbreaking legislation will provide the Department of Transportation (DOT) with increased oversight of the motorcoach industry and the ability to issue new research-based safety regulations designed to enhance passenger protection on motorcoaches in the United States.
Going Green? Hop on the Motorcoach!
Today the American Bus Association (ABA) announced that Americans looking for a travel option that is both affordable and environmentally friendly this summer vacation season should look to the private motrocach industry.
First Joint OMCA/ABA Tour Operator Summit a Success
Representatives from more than 100 companies packed the first-ever Tour Operator Summit hosted by the American Bus Association (ABA) and the Ontario Motor Coach Association (OMCA) March 30-31, 2011, at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York.
Statement on the Safety Profile of the Motorcoach Industry
Each year, privately owned motorcoaches play a key role in our nation's passenger transportation system, accounting for over 762 million passenger trips. The 3,200 companies that make up an industry of small businesses form the backbone of a transportation network that provides essential mobility, economic and environmental solutions for millions of Americans.
Olver Pays Tribute to ABA on Their 85th Anniversary
Representative John Olver (D-MA) gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday congratulating the American Bus Association (ABA) on its 85th anniversary.
Marketplace 2011 Shows Philly Some Love
More than 3,400 American Bus Association (ABA) member delegates and industry professionals packed Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the first group travel show of the year, the 2011 American Bus Marketplace in Philadelphia, PA.
ABA Raises $45,000 to Fight Childhood Cancer at 2011 Marketplace
Members of the American Bus Association (ABA) collectively donated or pledged $45,000 to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) as part of the Philadelphia 2011 "Marketplace Gives Back" program.
2011 ABA Board of Directors Elected
ABA members elected the association's new Board of Directors during the Marketplace Opening Ceremonies, thanked departing Board members for their service, and re-elected Board members for new terms.
Secretary LaHood Praises ABA, BISC for Commitment to Safety and Security
In a post on his official blog, Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, praised the American Bus Association (ABA) and the Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) for their commitment to the safety and security of all motorcoach passengers and operators.
ABA FOUNDATION’S 20th SCHOLARSHIP WORTH A RECORD $10K
The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) this week announced the addition of a new 20th scholarship valued at a record $10,000 to the 19 existing scholarships offered as part of the George T. Snyder Scholarship Program.
