From APTA’s Legislative Alert (May 13, 2020): Yesterday, U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey introduced H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act, a fourth package of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response emergency funding. The bill includes $15.75 billion of emergency funding for public transportation. The House is scheduled to consider the bill on Friday, May 15. […]
Here is a statement from ABA President Peter Pantuso on the recent legislation from the House regarding support for intercity bus service providers: The American Bus Association (ABA) — a leading organization representing the motorcoach industry in North America, as well as the group travel industry — thanks Rep. Peter DeFazio, chairman of the Transportation […]
We are surprised and saddened to hear about the loss of a respected leader in the industry. Our condolences go out to Mr. Jablonski’s loved ones. Here is the official press release announcing his passing: Today, The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) announced that MTS Chief Executive Officer Paul Jablonski passed away suddenly on […]
On May 13, 2020, Trans-Bridge Lines will join hundreds of motorcoach companies from around the country for a rolling rally around the U.S. Capitol and National Mall in Washington, D.C. “Like many local small businesses, our operation has been absolutely devastated by the coronavirus. Our buses sit idle, while our employees remain at home. We […]
“Rolling Rally” around National Mall & U.S. Capital on Wednesday, May 13 On May 13, 2020 hundreds of motorcoach companies from around the country will come together for a rolling rally around the U.S. Capitol to remind Members of Congress and the Trump Administration that the industry – which has laid off or furloughed more […]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to provide guidance to the public transportation industry in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Today, FTA posted 13 new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19 on its website that cover Administrative Relief, Civil Rights, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]
By Michael J. Martin, Executive Director and CEO National Association for Pupil Transportation Americans mostly prefer predictability in their lives. However, as we’re seeing these days, change is inevitable. Heretofore, the pace of change was mostly gradual. These days, it’s warp speed. It seems hardly a day passes without hearing about some new […]
UPDATE FROM UMA: Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness Rally has been POSTPONED until Congress is Back in Session Because the House is not coming back next week, ABA and UMA have made the call to POSTPONE the May 6 Rally until May 13. We are inviting our members to travel in a coach (or coaches) and […]
On Friday, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR) requested that the Department of Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve consider providing at least $5 billion in loans to over-the-road bus carriers. The Economic Stabilization and Assistance to Severely Distressed Sectors of the U.S. […]
The American Bus Association (ABA) Foundation released a report today that showcases the effect COVID-19 is having on the U.S. motorcoach industry – an essential sector in the transportation industry. Nearly the entire industry is currently shut down in every corner of the country. Most charter and tour companies have closed their doors, commuter operations have mostly […]