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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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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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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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