Modernizing Transportation Policy
Advocating for a fair and sustainable operating environment through smart policy alignment across idling regulations, fuel tax modernization, and transit parity.
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Buses Move America
We represent the voice of the bus and group travel industry, advocating for policies that enhance and expand travel experiences for communities, travelers, and businesses.
Advocacy that Drives Results
Discover the latest in our top policy priorities and learn how you can take action.
Expanding Tourism
Strengthening America’s travel and tourism ecosystem by improving access to national parks, ensuring strong disaster recovery programs, and promoting business travel.
Ensuring Safety and Security
Upholding the industry’s commitment to self-regulation while protecting passengers, drivers, and the public.
Powering Industry Growth
Positioning the motorcoach and group travel sector for long-term growth and resilience by leading conversations around taxes, tariffs, and insurance.
Make your voice heard
Support Motorcoach Industry Priorities in Surface Transportation Markup
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is expected to markup the BUILD America 250 Act this week — a major surface transportation reauthorization proposal containing several important victories for the private motorcoach and group travel industry.
Now is the time for ABA members and industry stakeholders to make their voices heard.
There are some major wins but we can do more for our motorcoach and group travel industries See what's in the bill
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Join our grassroots network to help influence legislation and policy decisions that impact the group travel industry.
Support BusPAC
BusPAC is our political action committee, helping us support federal candidates who champion the motorcoach, tour, and travel industry. Through strategic contributions, BusPAC strengthens our voice in Washington.
Attend Events
Access events and opportunities to connect with legislators and federal agency officials, including regular Fly-In and BusPAC engagements.
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Want to stay current on our advocacy team’s efforts? Our monthly Driving Policy newsletter will keep you informed on the latest key policy updates, regulatory affairs, and related events on Capitol Hill.
Policy Committee
Our Policy Committee guides our legislative agenda, ensuring our advocacy reflects the real-world needs of members.
Related News
House Highway Bill Advances Out of Committee with Additional Motorcoach Improvements
Next stop: Congress On May 21, 2026, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee amended and approved the BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870) following a lengthy markup that began at […]
House Highway Bill Includes Major Motorcoach Provisions and Opportunities for Further Action
The newly released proposal includes several major provisions that benefit the private motorcoach and group travel industries. The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s newly released surface transportation reauthorization proposal — […]
Supreme Court Ruling Reinforces That Safety Must Lead Every Carrier Selection Decision
“Safety is not a checkbox.” The American Bus Association (ABA), the leading voice in North America’s charter bus, motorcoach, group travel and tourism industries, says the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Montgomery […]
American Bus Association Sues New York City Over Discriminatory Idling Enforcement That Threatens Interstate Transportation and the City’s Economy
In New York alone, the motorcoach industry generates more than $12.7 billion in economic impact, supports 59,200 jobs, and drives $5.9 billion in visitor spending annually. The American Bus Association […]
DOI Provides Update to Commercial Tour Operators on Nonresident Fee Solutions
The Department of the Interior shares short- and long-term operational solutions in a recent stakeholders call The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) recently convened a meeting with Commercial Use […]
Why ABA Is Challenging New York City’s Motorcoach Idling Rules
The Association and a coalition of members are taking legal action against an onerous program. On May 11, 2026, the American Bus Association, together with a coalition of motorcoach operators, […]
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