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Final Phase of California Truck and Bus Engine Emissions Rules, Now In-Effect

While primarily intended to target vehicles domiciled in California via monitoring of their DMV registrations, CARB inspectors maintain the ability to cite non-compliant vehicles, including out-of-state operators, during inspections at border crossings, rest areas, weigh stations, fleet facilities and other 
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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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ABA Addresses New York City Bus Enforcement Initiative with NYC Mayor

I am reaching out to raise concerns about the new bus/motorcoach enforcement initiative the City of New York is undertaking, in an effort to address the unprecedented number of migrants arriving in the City. 
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ABA Congratulates TSA Administrator David Pekoske on His Second Term Confirmation

“Administrator Pekoske has been a valued partner of the motorcoach industry throughout his tenure, and we look forward to continuing our work with him and his team to ensure safe travel for all of our passengers,” said Peter Pantuso, ABA 
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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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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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TSA Mask Mandate No Longer in Effect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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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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Rep. Panetta Leads on Legislation to Provide Pandemic Tax Relief for Travel Businesses

Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), along with Reps. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Albio Sires (D-N.J), and John Rose (R-Tenn.) introduced the CERTS Tax Exemption Act to provide relief to the motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries devastated by the COVID-19 
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