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House Highway Bill Advances Out of Committee with Additional Motorcoach Improvements

Next stop: Congress On May 21, 2026, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee amended and approved the BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870) following a lengthy markup that began at […]

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2026 World Cup: Ready or Not, the Buses Are Coming

Cross-border operators need to prepare now The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be unlike any tournament the industry has seen before. It will be the first men’s World Cup to […]

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You Break It, You Bought It

A simple rule about responsibility, recovery, and doing the right thing If you break the experience, you own the recovery. The customer didn’t receive the value they paid for—or the […]

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Supreme Court Ruling Creates an Opening for the Professional Motorcoach Industry 

The lesson from Montgomery is simple: when transportation is arranged, safety must come first. The Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC matters to the motorcoach industry because it reinforces […]

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45 Million Americans Planning Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

AAA projects 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day between Thursday, May 21 and Monday, May 25. This year’s domestic travel forecast is […]

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Why ABA Is Challenging New York City’s Motorcoach Idling Rules

The Association and a coalition of members are taking legal action against an onerous program. On May 11, 2026, the American Bus Association, together with a coalition of motorcoach operators, […]

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Motorcoach Sales Continue Upward Trend in Q1 2026 as Industry Stabilizes

Motorcoach sales rise 7.9% in Q1 2026 to 493 units, led by gains in public sector sales The American Bus Association (ABA), the leading voice in North America’s charter bus, […]

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ABA Board Focuses on Insurance, Advocacy Priorities, and the Future Workforce

The Spring Board meeting in Washington, DC, focused on several key issues for operators and group tourism members. Earlier this week, the American Bus Association Board of Directors convened for […]

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How the Motorcoach Industry Supports Disaster Response and National Preparedness

Fred Ferguson, president and CEO of the American Bus Association (ABA), discussed how the industry prepares for emergencies, the growing recognition of motorcoaches as critical infrastructure, and steps operators can […]

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ABA Welcomes Steven Coyle as Director of Government Relations – Transportation Policy

Coyle’s extensive Hill and lobbying experience rounds out powerhouse advocacy team The American Bus Association (ABA) welcomes Steven Coyle, who joins the Association as Director of Government Relations – Transportation […]

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