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ABA Submits Comments on New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan
The ABA submitted comments on the proposed toll rate schedule for New York City's CBDTP and expressed several concerns in its seven-page response, including the tolling plan's departure from congestion mitigation principles.
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ABA Joins Call on Mayor Bowser and DC City Council to Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety
On Thursday, February 29, 70 prominent Washington D.C.-based trade associations, including the American Bus Association, wrote a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC City Council to take swift action to reduce crime and enhance the overall safety of
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Long Time Industry Stalwart Recognized for Unwavering Leadership and Driver-Centric Focus
Pam Martinez was presented with the Bus Industry Safety Council’s 2024 Norm Littler Memorial Safety Award for her “contributions and distinguished leadership” to the Council and to the American Bus Association.
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Motorcoach Driver with Over 2 Million Safe Driving Miles Selected for National Safety Honor
A long-time Peter Pan Bus Lines driver has earned national recognition for his skills and lengthy safe driving record.
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ChauffeurDriven: CERTS Tax Exemption Bill Gets New Life
Motorcoach associations like the American Bus Association (ABA) are celebrating the reintroduction of a bill that would eliminate the tax burden for those who received CERTS Act money during the pandemic.
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SustainableBus: Demand for Travel in the US Takes Off. In a Changed Environment.
Peter Pantuso talks with Sustainable Bus about the state of the bus industry and trends that are currently being seen in the bus and tourism industry.
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GroupsToday: New ABA Foundation Research Sheds Light on Driver Shortage
The ABA Foundation recently conducted a survey to estimate the driver shortage gap in the private motorcoach industry. The results show a large gap (21.4%) between the need for drivers to help the industry recover and the number of drivers
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Forbes: History Travel Offers Authentic Heritage Tourism Experiences
“Heritage Tourism” is considered one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry, according to the American Bus Association.
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Group Tour Magazine: Group Travel’s Crystal Ball
ABA's Peter Pantuso talks to Group Tour magazine about what the next year look like for motorcoach and group travel.
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BloombergLaw: Nursing Worker Protections to Expand as Carveouts Rattle Nerves
“Many of our passengers connect with airlines or they connect with trains or they connect with other bus systems. If they’re charter they’re scheduled to be at a theater at a certain time for tickets,” he said.
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