PBA Operators Send Letter to Congressmen
Read a letter sent to Congressman Boyle, Congressmen Evans, Congressmen Kelly, and Congressman Smucker, by 23 PBA motorcoach operators across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding an urgent tax matter, an oversight related to the taxability of grants provided under the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act or CERTS Act in the first available legislative vehicle.
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The Bus Network Offers Session on Data Management April 21
Fellow member, The Bus Network (TBN), is offering an online demo for those interested in learning more about their data management solutions. They are not attempting to be all things to all people, nor do they believe any software provider should try to be. They see themselves as an enabling service for your data. Get the details and register today!
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Reminder! Nominate an Employee or Driver for a PBA Driver and Employee of Distinction Award! Deadline is May 1
Nominate a driver or an employee whom you feel deserves special recognition for their 2021 dedication, safety record, and commitment to your company and the motorcoach industry in general. The awards will be presented at PBA's Annual Meeting & Conference in June. Time will be allotted at the presentation for your personal comments, by a company representative, on the achievements of the employee. Deadline to nominate is May 1. Get the details!
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Congratulations to Our 2022 Marketplace Door Prize Winners! | |
PBA Annual Meeting June 19-22, 2022
Registration is Open! Sponsorships Available!
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We are excited to have Johnny Quinn join us as our Keynote Speaker, especially in this Olympic year!
About Johnny:
"I am on a mission to deliver thought-provoking and action-packed messages to businesses and organizations of all sizes. Your audience deserves to be engaged and energized with the best content available. As a U.S. Olympian (Bobsled) and former professional football player, I have acquired tools to handcraft each speech to perfectly align with your audience. Toyota, Chick-fil-A, Cisco, Wells Fargo, Southwest Airlines, Zillow, LiftMaster, Fiserv and Lockheed Martin are a few clients that have hired me to speak so you will be in great company. I have been featured on media outlets around the world, such as: ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal".
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Thank You to Our Current Annual Meeting Sponsors! | |
Sponsorship opportunities are available to our Associate and Travel Supplier members. | |
Harrisburg’s South Bridge Was Built To Solve Traffic Problems. Tolls Might Undo That.
The South Bridge opened in 1960 to ease traffic on Harrisburg streets so they wouldn’t become parking lots. Read more...
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PennDOT Transportation Funding
The Transportation Revenue Options Commission (TROC) was established in March 2021 through an Executive Order signed by Governor Tom Wolf. It developed comprehensive funding recommendations for Pennsylvania's vast transportation network. Read more...
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Buttigieg Says DOT Will Dole Out $2.9 Billion in Infrastructure Grants to States and Cities
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the administration was ready to dole out $2.9 billion in grants for state and local bridge, road and other infrastructure projects. Read more...
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U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
The U Drive. U Text. U Pay. high visibility enforcement (HVE) media campaign centers on aiding law enforcement officers in their efforts to keep texting and distracted drivers off the road. Distracted driving is a first offense in many States and continues to gain recognition across the nation as a deadly traffic safety epidemic. Read more...
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National Work Zone Awareness Week April 11-15, 2022
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. Read more...
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FMCSA Waiver of Certain Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection Skills Test Requirements for Certain School Bus Drivers
FMCSA issued this waiver in response to multiple requests that the Agency provide regulatory relief to address the growing shortage of school bus drivers, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. Read more...
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ELD Update - New and Updated FAQs from FMCSA
On March 10, 2022, to provide additional guidance on the ELD regulations, FMCSA updated their frequently asked questions. Read more...
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The North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Handbook for 2022 Published
The North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is the pass-fail criteria for inspections. The purpose of the criteria is to identify critical violations. Read more...
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Operation Safe Driver Week Is July 10-16 With Focus on Speeding
This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be on roadways throughout that week issuing warnings and citations to commercial motor vehicle and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, improper lane change, drunk or drugged driving, etc. Read more...
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These Startups Want To Digitize the World’s Intercity Buses
The majority of the world’s long-distance trips are done by bus, but the market has remained stubbornly offline in most countries. Yet a handful of companies are dragging the sector, kicking and screaming, online. Read more...
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ICYMI
Alerts, Invitations, Press Releases, and more are sent out to our Members as needed. Here are the emails we sent out since last Go News below.
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PBA maintains active Social Media Platforms. In addition to the emailed communications we send to you, we actively share information to our Facebook and Twitter accounts and our new LinkedIn. We encourage you to LIKE US, FOLLOW US and ENGAGE with us! #pabus | | | | |
