ABC Companies Is Making Zero Emissions Travel a Reality for Today’s Fleets | |
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ABC Companies shared their recent success using the Van Hool CX45E battery electric motorcoach to travel over 1700 zero emission miles up and down the west coast using only publicly available chargers. A portion of the journey was done in conjunction with MTRWestern, where they piloted zero emission travel routes to overwhelmingly positive passenger and driver feedback. Read the press release.
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American Music Theatre Nominated for Award | |
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Congratulations to American Music Theatre! They are nominated for the 57th Academy of Country Music for Theater of the Year! Watch March 7 live from Vegas and livestreaming exclusively on Prime Video. Tickets are on-sale now.
View some of the other awards and recognition AMT has received through the years!
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Introducing PBA's New Membership Platform! | |
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In continuing our efforts to bring value to our members, while also streamlining our operational processes, we rolled out a new membership platform to our members. The new association management system replaces an old, custom access database and many redundant processes. More importantly, it will allow members to manage their PBA membership and gain easy access to resources and benefits as well as self-service tools. Some of the features include:
• View and pay invoices
• View, register for events
• Update your individual profile contact information
• Update your organization’s directory listing information
• Subscribe to lists and committees
• Find and communicate with other members
• Refer new members
• Participate in forums, access committees and more!
You were sent an email on February 16th announcing this exciting news and asking you to create your profile and update your directory listing.
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PBA 100th Anniversary - Enter the Contest!
The 100th Anniversary Committee has been meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month. One of the ideas is to have special t-shirts made for our 100th year kick-off event at our Annual Conference in Happy Valley scheduled in June.
The committee thought it would be fun to run a survey to gather funny sayings heard at or around your organization. It can be things said or asked on the bus from passengers, in the office, the shop, on the phone, at your destination organization. Essentially, every PBA member can chime in on this, whether you are an operator, travel supplier, tour operator or associate member. We are looking for funny!
The best sayings will be selected by the committee and we will use them on the back of the t-shirts. Sound fun? If you're ready, click the button below and take the survey!
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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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Calling All Destinations! | |
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We are currently accepting proposals to host our 2024 Marketplace and Annual Meeting.
If you are interested, please visit our 2024 event pages for a copy of the bid specs. Deadline is 12/31/22.
As always, please contact us if questions!
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PBA's 2022 Marketplace!
We are busy getting ready to see you next month! Registration closed February 15th. Did you miss the deadline and want to register for a booth? Contact us today! Marketplace will be begin on March 21, 2022 with set-up, and March 22, 2021 as the exciting event day at the Liberty Arena, Williamsport, PA.
Thank You to Our Marketplace Sponsors!
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PBA Annual Meeting June 19-22, 2022 | Sponsorships Available! | |
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Allows PennDOT, Norfolk Southern To Move Toward Improved Freight and Passenger Rail Service in Western PA
Governor Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Jennie Louwerse were joined by Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose, Norfolk Southern (NS) Regional Vice President Rudy Husband and local officials to announce that the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has paved the way for movement toward improved freight and passenger-rail service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Read more...
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Wolf Administration Highlights Benefits of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Officials from the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Environmental Protection (DEP) highlighted benefits to Pennsylvania from the passage of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), specifically for electric vehicle (EV) and alternative fuel infrastructure. Read more...
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Bridge Tolling Could Be A Reality On Some PA Interstates
With over 25,000 state-owned bridges, Pennsylvania has the third highest number of bridges in the country. Read more...
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PA Receives First $25.3 Million For Electric Vehicle Charging Investments From Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
U.S. Department of Transportation announced Pennsylvania will receive the first $25.3 million from an estimated $171.5 million over the next five years to invest in electric vehicle charging stations. Read more...
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Familiar Spots Lead ATRI’s Top Highway Bottlenecks
The list of Top Truck Bottlenecks is out, and PA has 4 this year (down from 5 last year). They're all in Philadelphia:
- #26 Philadelphia, PA: I-76 at I-676
- #43 Philadelphia, PA: I-476 at I-95
- #46 Philadelphia, PA: I-76 at US 1
- #66 Philadelphia, PA: I-76 at I-476
Read more...
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NTSB: Speed, Road Conditions Played Big Role in Fatal Mt. Pleasant Turnpike Crash
The driver of a tour bus involved in a deadly 2020 Pennsylvania Turnpike crash likely was traveling at unsafe speeds on a wet road, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Read more...
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PennDOT, State Police Highlight Law Awareness Week, Urge Safe Driving
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) came together with Penn State Health at their Life Lion Hangar to highlight driver safety laws and urge motorists to put safety first. Read more...
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FMCSA Proposes a 27% Decrease in UCR Fees
The FMCSA says fees charged to Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement participants in 2023 will be reduced by 27% compared with 2022. The savings will range from $16 to $15,350 per registrant, depending on the size of the fleet. Read more...
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FMCSA Says CDL Holders’ Drug Violations Up 10% in 2021
Violations reported to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse were up 10.2% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to FMCSA's December 2021 monthly report. Read more...
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Secretary Buttigieg Talks Road Safety, Self-Driving Cars, EVs, and Unruly Airline Passengers
The Department of Transportation is looking to address an alarming rise in deaths on roads across the country. Read more...
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Senators Call for Gas Tax Suspension to Blunt Rising Prices
Citing the strain it puts on families needing to go gas up for work and school, the legislation from Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire could prove popular during an election year in which the average price of gas nationally, according to AAA, exceeds about $3.45 a gallon and could go higher during peak driving season. Read more...
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Mask Mandates Continue to Fall as Fauci says U.S. May be Approaching ‘Normality’
Mask mandates continued to fall in traditionally cautious blue states Wednesday as the number of U.S. coronavirus cases plunged, covid-19 hospitalizations dropped below 100,000 and the government’s chief medical adviser, Anthony S. Fauci, said the country is “on the road to approaching normality.” Read more...
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International Roadcheck Is May 17-19 With a Focus on Wheel Ends
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. Read more...
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Police Will Start Checking NYC Bus Travelers’ Luggage for Guns
Police will begin random luggage checks on interstate coach buses coming into the Port Authority in an effort to stop an increasing number of guns coming across state lines. Read more...
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FlixBus USA Looking for Operator Partners in Key Markets
After the last two years of travel slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, FlixBus USA is gearing for the tourism and travel industry to come back in a big way very soon. The national intercity bus network anticipates the first wave as soon as March. And they''re looking for bus partners in key markets. Read more...
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The Jet Takes Innovative Approach to NYC to DC Motorcoach Service
Chad Scarborough had no motorcoach experience when he launched his luxury experience, The Jet, in the fall. But he had an idea for improving travel between New York City and Washington, D.C., from the perspective of a customer who had made the trip more than a thousand times. Read more...
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Are Trains or Buses Better for the Environment?
For the climate-conscious among the traveling class, however, a question looms: What is the greenest way to get around? Read more...
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The Return of ‘Revenge Travel’: As Omicron Wanes, Americans Eagerly Book Vacations
Americans are preparing to spend big - again - as omicron cases subside and states across the country loosen covid restrictions. 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 | | | | |
