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ABA Disappointed as Senate Fails to Pass Small Business Economic Assistance Package
“We are disappointed that S. 4008 did not receive the necessary votes to pass, as it provided much needed relief funding for small businesses still struggling from the pandemic – including the motorcoach, school bus and passenger vessel industries."
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BloombergGov't: Bus COVID Relief Set for Senate Vote After ‘Catastrophic Losses’
“The motorcoach industry suffered catastrophic losses because of the COVID pandemic, and we are having trouble replacing employees we had to furlough. For us, the pandemic is not over — we still need help.”
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We Need YOU to Take Action: Contact Your Senator Today!
The U.S. Senate plans to take up S. 4008 – The Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 – which provides additional $2 billion to the CERTS program (as well as funding for other small businesses) - early next week.
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Buses - The Unsung Heroes of the Transportation Industry
As you consider where to go on your next trip that won't break the bank or harm the environment, consider booking a trip on a motorcoach and enjoy the adventure.
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Stateline: Residents Left Behind as Pandemic Hurts Bus Companies
In the meantime, Pantuso said recovery has been fairly slow. He doesn’t see his industry coming back until late 2023 or early 2024.
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StreetsBlog: Can ‘Buses-As-Flights’ Get Americans Out of Cars — And Planes?
American Airlines sparked a curious mix of applause and outrage on Twitter last week when it was announced it would join the growing industry trend of replacing short-leg flights with “on-the-ground” alternatives — or, to be more precise, good old-fashioned
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ABA Thanks Reps. Panetta, Sires, LaHood and Rose for Their Continued Support of the Industry
ABA released a statement of support today of the CERTS Tax Exemption Act. The legislation introduced by Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Albio Sires (D-N.J.), and John Rose (R-Tenn.) would provide tax relief to the motorcoach, school bus
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Rep. Panetta Leads on Legislation to Provide Pandemic Tax Relief for Travel Businesses
Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), along with Reps. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Albio Sires (D-N.J), and John Rose (R-Tenn.) introduced the CERTS Tax Exemption Act to provide relief to the motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries devastated by the COVID-19
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Driving Force: Driver Training Resources for You and Your Drivers
As we continue to recover, it is important to keep up with your driver training. There are several options available online that help keep down costs and allow less manpower for your business.
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ABA Applauds Sens. Cardin and Wicker for Their Support of Small Businesses
This legislation provides an additional $2 billion in grant funding for the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) program, supporting motorcoaches, school buses and passenger vessels.
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