January 16, 2012 | Issue #114

Marketplace 2012: Success In Texas

From the moment the lights went up on the opening ceremonies, it was clear that Marketplace 2012 was out to prove the old adage that everything is bigger in Texas.... more

FMCSA Holds Motorcoach HOS Listening Session At Marketplace

A panel of representatives from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) held two listening sessions at Marketplace 2012 to gather information, concepts and ideas from the motorcoach industry relating to hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for drivers of passenger-carrying vehicles.... more

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ABA Gives Back At MKPL 2012!

Members of the American Bus Association (ABA) collectively donated or pledged $33,000 to the Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange (GRACE) as part of the Grapevine 2011 “Marketplace Gives Back” program.... more

Hersman Addresses BISC Meeting

Over 100 of the motorcoach industry’s leading safety, maintenance and human relations experts participated in the winter meeting of the Bus Industry Safety Council at Marketplace 2012.... more

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New ‘Women In Buses’ Group Meets For First Time At Marketplace

Over fifty people participated in the first-ever meeting of “Women in Buses” at Marketplace 2012.... more

ABAF Lassos Over $120,000 At Marketplace 2012

Delegates to Marketplace 2012 contributed over $120,000 to the ABA Foundation during four separate fundraising events. All of the proceeds will go to support the Foundation’s scholarship and research programs.... more

FMCSA Issues Cease And Desist Against Double Happyness

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a cease and desist order against Double Happyness Travel last week, after finding that the company was operating and selling tickets in violation of a previous agency order to shut down.... more

BusCon Call For Papers

The 2012 BusCon planning committee is working on the conference schedule and is looking for your input and ideas! We invite interested parties to submit papers for consideration of speaking opportunities at the 2012 event to be held from September 11-12 at the Navy Pier in Chicago, IL.... more

Marketplace Today And Photos Posted On Buses.org

Looking for a specific issue of Marketplace Today or a photo taken by one of ABA’s photographers during the show? Don’t worry. ABA has you covered!... more

New ABA Members To Add To Your 2011 Motorcoach Marketer

ABA warmly welcomes the following new members who recently joined the association... more