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Terry Fischer: A Mindset for Growth and Possibility

Raised in Western Canada, Terry Fischer was introduced to the travel and transportation industry early, as his father owned a school bus company. Having earned his CDL license at 18, […]

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Fiscal Year Turn Ahead? Use Marketplace to Increase the Impact of This Year’s Budget Next Year

For many organizations looking at the approaching end to their fiscal year, a familiar question arises: how do we use remaining budget dollars wisely without simply spending for its own […]

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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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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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On The Road: The Bus Is the Engine of Group Travel

When I arrived at the American Bus Association, bus operator membership revenue represented a small portion of the association’s total budget. While ABA proudly represents the broader travel and tourism […]

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FIFA World Cup 2026: What ABA Members Need to Know

With FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and fan festivals running from June 11 through July 19 across 16 North American host cities, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a […]

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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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