ABA Testifies On Improving Bus Safety
At a June 13th congressional hearing, ABA President and CEO Peter Pantuso gave lawmakers several suggestion of how they can best enhance the safety of the nation’s motorocoach industry.... more
FMCSA Administrator Announces National Bus Safety Dialogue at BISC Summer Meeting
Over 100 of the leading bus safety and security experts from across the United States and Canada gathered to hear presentations from top government officials and discuss the latest industry issues at the two-day BISC Summer Meeting held in Dulles, VA.... more
Schumer Wants to Give Bus Companies Letter Grades
During a press conference held earlier this month in New York City, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) called on the federal government to issue bus companies letter grade safety ratings.... more
BoltBus Gets 15 New MCIs
BoltBus has taken delivery of 15 bran new MCI D4505 coaches in preparation of for further expansion by the company in the Northeast corridor.... more
Crean Honored at BISC Meeting
Chris Crean of Peter Pan Bus Lines was honored at the summer meeting of the Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) for twice having served as the committee’s chairman.... more
2011 ABA Scholarship Winners Announced
Earlier this month, ABA announced the winners of the George T. Snyder Jr. Scholarships, which recognize deserving students who demonstrate scholastic ability, leadership, character, diversity, and the potential to be future leaders in the transportation, travel and tourism industry.... more
Sleep Apnea Conference Scheduled for November
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) announced plans for its 2011 Sleep Apnea & Multi-Modal Transportation Conference (SAMTC) on November 8 - 9, 2011 at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center.... more
Fill Out Your Membership Surveys!
Last week, all representatives of current ABA membership companies were sent, via email, a membership survey to fill out. It is vitally important that you complete the survey and return it to ABA. Your answers help us to understand your company’s needs, and allows us to make changes to better serve you.... more
Giovanni Croce
Giovanni Croce, husband of ABA’s former Director of Membership Services, Ginger Croce, died yesterday at their home in Alexandria, Virginia after a long and valiant fight against cancer.... more
Passings
Cecil Morgan, 65, of Cleveland, Tn., died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in a local hospital.... more
New ABA Members To Add To Your 2011 Motorcoach Marketer
ABA warmly welcomes the following new members who recently joined the association... more