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Don’t Miss This Funding Opportunity: FEMA Bus Security Grant Applications Due July 24

The application period is now open for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP), which provides funding to help eligible motorcoach operators […]

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National Park Service Expands Recreation.gov Advance Purchase Options for Commercial Tour Operators

Site to make it easier for commercial tour operators to expedite park entrance fees and passes for clients The National Park Service (NPS) has announced new Recreation.gov features that make […]

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ABA-led Coalition Supports Great American Outdoors Act

Last week, the American Bus Association led a coalition letter of industry partners, including the International Inbound Travel Association (IITA), National Tour Association (NTA), and U.S. Travel Association (USTA), to […]

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ABA Helps Drive Bipartisan BUSES Act Forward for Motorcoach Operators

The bipartisan legislation would deliver clearer rules, stronger protections, and real operational relief for bus operators. The American Bus Association is helping lead one of the bus industry’s most important […]

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New York City Is Moving to Raise Fines on Bus Companies

UPDATE: The hearing originally scheduled for June 17 has been deferred to October 20, 2026 at noon Eastern. The sample letter below has been changed to reflect the new date. […]

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ABA, UMA Urge FTA Review of Pittsburgh NFL Draft Charter Service Operations

Industry associations submit letter supporting complaint and call for stronger Charter Rule enforcement The American Bus Association (ABA) was joined by the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) in submitting a joint […]

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Ferguson Testifies Before Congress in Support of Bipartisan Bus Idling Legislation

On June 3, 2026, ABA President & CEO Fred Ferguson testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment during a hearing titled “Rules of the Road: Examining […]

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ABA Petition Leads to Major Preemption Win as Ninth Circuit Upholds FMCSA Ruling on California Meal and Rest Break Rules 

ABA is pleased to share a significant legal victory for the motorcoach industry. On June 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously affirmed the Federal Motor Carrier […]

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