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Florida Motorcoach Industry Gathers in Orlando, Connects with Hispanic Operators

There was a celebration of the restart of business for the motorcoach industry in Orlando on June 9. 
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ABA Foundation Motorcoach Sales Report Shows Huge Drop in Sales Because of COVID-19

As the industry struggles to rebound from the past two years, we are hopeful sales will also improve. However, it could well into 2024 and beyond before we see a true comeback for the industry. 
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ABA Disappointed as Senate Fails to Pass Small Business Economic Assistance Package

“We are disappointed that S. 4008 did not receive the necessary votes to pass, as it provided much needed relief funding for small businesses still struggling from the pandemic – including the motorcoach, school bus and passenger vessel industries. 
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BloombergGov’t: Bus COVID Relief Set for Senate Vote After ‘Catastrophic Losses’

“The motorcoach industry suffered catastrophic losses because of the COVID pandemic, and we are having trouble replacing employees we had to furlough. For us, the pandemic is not over — we still need help.” 
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We Need YOU to Take Action: Contact Your Senator Today!

The U.S. Senate plans to take up S. 4008 – The Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 – which provides additional $2 billion to the CERTS program (as well as funding for other small businesses) - early next week. 
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Buses - The Unsung Heroes of the Transportation Industry

As you consider where to go on your next trip that won't break the bank or harm the environment, consider booking a trip on a motorcoach and enjoy the adventure. 
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TSA Mask Mandate No Longer in Effect

The White House issued a statement in response stating that the Transportation Security Administration would no longer enforce the mandate and that it is up to an individual whether to wear a mask. 
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Stateline: Residents Left Behind as Pandemic Hurts Bus Companies

In the meantime, Pantuso said recovery has been fairly slow. He doesn’t see his industry coming back until late 2023 or early 2024. 
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StreetsBlog: Can ‘Buses-As-Flights’ Get Americans Out of Cars — And Planes?

American Airlines sparked a curious mix of applause and outrage on Twitter last week when it was announced it would join the growing industry trend of replacing short-leg flights with “on-the-ground” alternatives — or, to be more precise, good old-fashioned 
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ABA Thanks Reps. Panetta, Sires, LaHood and Rose for Their Continued Support of the Industry

ABA released a statement of support today of the CERTS Tax Exemption Act. The legislation introduced by Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Albio Sires (D-N.J.), and John Rose (R-Tenn.) would provide tax relief to the motorcoach, school bus 
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