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ABA Foundation Report Says Motorcoach Manufacturing Sales Stalled in Q418

“The industry is still quite healthy,” said Pantuso. “We are seeing a higher number of bus sales – both new and pre-owned – than we saw a decade ago.” 
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ABA to Exhibit at 2019 IPW, Invites Motorcoach Operators to Share Booth

ABA is offering motorcoach operators to share in our booth at U.S. Travel's IPW in Anaheim, Calif., in June. 
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ABA Congratulates the 2019 Marketplace Award Winners

ABA congratulates all the members recognized for their service to the industry during ABA’s 2019 Marketplace in Louisville, Ky. 
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ABA Implores Congress, Administration to Come Together and End Shutdown

It is not just the motorcoach and tour companies and the attractions that are feeling the effects, but also the local economies that rely on tourism. 
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Industry Associations Urge an Immediate End to the Government Shutdown

A number of group tour and travel associations came together this week to urge Congress and the Administration to end the government shutdown immediately and end the harmful economic effects to the United States and its tourism industry. 
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The Effects of Partial Federal Government Shutdown on Industry

It is unknown how long the shutdown will last, but the ABA Government Affairs and Policy team will continue to update our members on important developments. 
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ABA, School Transportation News Partner to Create More Benefits for ABA’s SBC Members

The partnership also creates a new program to recognize and outstanding a private school bus operator. 
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Industry Leaders Meet to Discuss Parks and Other Issues

Leaders of the motorcoach, tour and travel industry came together to discuss issues affecting all aspects of the industry and their respective members. 
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ABA, Coalition Partners Succeed in Overturning UCR Fees for Intrastate School Bus Contractors

ABA with coalition partners succeeded to overturn a prior misguided decision by the UCR Board to apply registration fees to intrastate for-hire school bus contractors. 
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FMCSA Heard the Industry’s Voice and Has Postponed Its Lease and Interchange Rule

FMCSA postpones Lease and Interchange compliance date because of ABA and its members input on the flawed rule. 
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