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What CDC's Latest Mask Announcement Means to Me
We have received a number of queries about the CDC announcement, particularly the guidance that states vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks when indoors.
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ABA Foundation Motorcoach Sales Report Shows Huge Drop in Sales Because of COVID-19
“The COVID pandemic not only decimated the bus companies but also the suppliers who service in the industry as well,” said Peter Pantuso, president of the ABA Foundation.
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The Herald-News: Yellowstone, Grand Teton Agree to Vaccination, Testing Rules with Bus Operators
“Group travel is coming back,” Peter Pantuso said. “There’s definitely a demand and interest for getting back out there.”
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Treasury Releases CERTS Act Grant Guidance
This is guidance only, to prepare for the application process. The application process and portal to apply are not yet available.
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ABA, IMG Applaud National Park Service Guidance for Yellowstone, Grand Teton
ABA and IMG want to thank the National Park Service, especially Superintendent Cam Sholly and Zach Allely, for being leaders in taking into consideration the needs of the park and those of the traveling public
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It’s Time to Speed Dial Your Congressional Representative
Congress is working on the FY 2022 annual funding, and we need more funding for the CERTS grant program to save the motorcoach industry.
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MorningConsult: A Year After Lockdowns, Consumers and Health Care Professionals Weigh In on Most Eff
As more Americans plan to vacation this summer, most buses, too, use HEPA filters to keep the air inside clean, and open their doors frequently with stops, said Peter Pantuso, president and chief executive of the American Bus Association.
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COVID-19 Relief Update: March 22
Treasury Department Launches CERTS Grants Webpage as Placeholder, Additional Information Coming The CERTS Grant program is coming soon! ABA and several industry entities have been working with partners in the federal government and Congress to fast track the application
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Washington Examiner: Royal Caribbean Increases Bookings as People Anticipate Dissipation of COVID
One mode of transportation that millions of people would typically rely on for increased domestic travel is buses. However, there may be some stalling involved there.
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CityLab: Covid Relief Could Leave Bus Companies Behind
One transportation sector is almost entirely left off the American Rescue Plan Act’s life raft: the motorcoach business.
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