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Member Alert: NYC Proceeds with Congestion Pricing Plan, Fight Now to Exempt Motorcoaches
If You Operate in New York City, Congestion Pricing is Coming Fight for a Motorcoach Exemption New York City is moving forward to implement a congestion pricing toll program for the Central Business District of New York City, referred to
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CERTS UPDATE: Preview Draft CERTS Grant Application
Today the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Administration’s regulatory overseer, posted a DRAFT of the CERTS grant application –
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Invitation: ABA Open Conference Call on Annual State Inspection Program Rulemaking, Help ABA Develop
Invitation: ABA Open Conference Call on Annual State Inspection Program Rulemaking, Help ABA Develop
Dear Motorcoach Industry Leaders and Partners in Motorcoach Safety, This note is an invitation to join us on a open conference call to assist ABA in understanding the impact of an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the creation of
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FMCSA to Pursue Research on Impact of Motorcoach Driver Compensation on Safety Performance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) has announced it’s conducting a research project titled, “Impact of Motorcoach Driver Compensation on Safety Performance.” The purpose of the project, according to FMCSA, is to gather information on motorcoach driver pay and
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U.S. Department of Labor to Update Rule on Overtime Compensation
U.S. Department of Labor to Update Rule on Overtime Compensation On Monday, May 23 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is scheduled to publish its final rule modifying the qualifying criterion for exemptions from federal overtime compensation requirements. In short, the
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FMCSA Pushes Back Compliance Date for Bus Lease & Interchange Rule
FMCSA Pushes Back Compliance Date for Bus Lease & Interchange Rule Today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a one-year extension of the compliance date for the final rule on the lease and interchange of passenger vehicles (L&I rule).
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FY 2016 Bus Security Grants Now Available, Apply By April 25
FY 2016 Bus Security Grants Now Available, Apply By April 25 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the availability of $3 million in intercity bus security grant funds for 2016. This latest round of security grant funding
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