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.
Congressional Testimony
ABA's Fred Ferguson testifies before the Energy & Commerce Committee
On June 3, 2026, ABA President & CEO Fred Ferguson testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment during a hearing titled “Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act’s Mobile Source Requirements.”
Ferguson appeared before the Subcommittee to urge Congress to advance the Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards (BUSES) Act. This bipartisan legislation, co-led by Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), would establish reasonable federal guardrails for over-the-road bus idling rules. Specifically, this proposal would prevent states and localities from enforcing idling restrictions on over-the-road buses for periods of less than 15 minutes, prohibit bounty-style enforcement mechanisms tied to bus idling violations, and prevent Clean Air Act citizen suits based on those restrictions.
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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Policy Committee
Our Policy Committee guides our legislative agenda, ensuring our advocacy reflects the real-world needs of members.
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ABA Helps Drive Bipartisan BUSES Act Forward for Motorcoach Operators
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UPDATE: The hearing originally scheduled for June 17 has been deferred to October 20, 2026 at noon Eastern. The sample letter below has been changed to reflect the new date. […]
ABA, UMA Urge FTA Review of Pittsburgh NFL Draft Charter Service Operations
Industry associations submit letter supporting complaint and call for stronger Charter Rule enforcement The American Bus Association (ABA) was joined by the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) in submitting a joint […]
Ferguson Testifies Before Congress in Support of Bipartisan Bus Idling Legislation
On June 3, 2026, ABA President & CEO Fred Ferguson testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment during a hearing titled “Rules of the Road: Examining […]
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