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As Life Works its Way to Normal, Buses Are Left on the Side of the Road

More than 25 percent of the motorcoach industry has gone under since the pandemic hit. 
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ABA Supports Bipartisan Work on Infrastructure Bill

“We are happy to see partisan politics set aside for the good of the country as we begin the long process of improving our highway and transportation system. 
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ABA Applauds the Senate Committee on EPW’s Bipartisan Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

“Safety is the number one priority for the motorcoach industry, we applaud this first step in the reauthorization process as the Committee has demonstrated its commitment to safer roads by improving our infrastructure,” said Peter Pantuso, president & CEO of 
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What CDC’s Latest Mask Announcement Means to Me

We have received a number of queries about the CDC announcement, particularly the guidance that states vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks when indoors. 
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Grand Canyon Announces Group Tour Guidance

Following in the footsteps of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, the Grand Canyon National Park has released updated commercial vehicle occupancy guidance. 
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Treasury Releases CERTS Act Grant Guidance

This is guidance only, to prepare for the application process. The application process and portal to apply are not yet available. 
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It’s Time to Speed Dial Your Congressional Representative

Congress is working on the FY 2022 annual funding, and we need more funding for the CERTS grant program to save the motorcoach industry. 
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Secretary Buttigieg, the Motorcoach Industry Invites You to Hop on Board

As the new Biden Administration looks to create transformative, accessible multi-modal transportation options for Americans, the private motorcoach industry is ready to lead the way. 
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COVID-19 Relief Update: March 22

Treasury Department Launches CERTS Grants Webpage as Placeholder, Additional Information Coming   The CERTS Grant program is coming soon! ABA and several industry entities have been working with partners in the federal government and Congress to fast track the application 
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ABA Thanks Rep. LaMalfa for Championing Motorcoaches During House Transportation and Infrastructure

The American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism – thanks Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) for his support of the motorcoach industry and for offering an amendment aimed at getting additional targeted aid 
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