Greyhound Offers Free Bus Rides to Runaway Youth | |
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PBA Member, Greyhound Bus Lines is once again offering free rides to help people in need this holiday season. It’s part of the transportation company’s Home Free program.
For 35 years, Greyhound has helped runaways, homeless persons and exploited youth reunite with their families or legal guardians with a free bus ticket home or to a stable and safe place. Read more...
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Krapf Coaches Celebrates 40th Birthday | |
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PBA Member, Krapf Coaches is celebrating their 40th birthday! They posted on their Facebook "Over the years, we have faced our fair share of challenges, but through hard work, dedication, and a little bit of luck, we have consistently come out on top. We've grown, evolved, and adapted to meet the changing needs of our customers and the market, and we couldn't be more proud of what we have accomplished.
As we celebrate this milestone birthday, we want to take a moment to thank all of the people who have helped us along the way. From our dedicated employees to our loyal customers, we couldn't have done it without you. Here's to many more years of success, growth, and happiness!"
Happy Birthday Krapf Coaches!
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Daimler Buses To Provide All-Electric Coaches by 2030 | |
As of the end of this decade, Daimler Buses intends to offer all-electric coaches with its Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands. To accelerate development, PBA Member, Daimler Buses announced it has teamed up with research institutes and experts from the industry to form the Electrified Coach project – ELCH in short. Read more... | |
MCI Delivers Its First Zero-Emission J4500 Charge™ Coaches | |
PBA Member, Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, announced hat it has delivered its first battery-electric J4500 coaches in North America, with two battery-electric, zero-emission J4500 CHARGE™ 45-foot coaches going to a California Bay Area operator. Read more... | |
A Special Message from Jamestown, NY! | |
In Case You Missed It! Winter Weather Restriction Webinar Supplemental Documents | |
PBA hosted a free webinar with PennDOT's Dan Whetzel on November 30th, who presented the Winter Weather Restriction chart and the changes that have been made to it ahead of the 2022-23 winter season. Read the Inclement Winter Weather Travel Restriction and Ban Framework and view the presentation. | |
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We are preparing our 2023 Annual Membership Directory for print and expect to have them in the mail to you at the end of this month.
Membership dues were due on 10/1. If you have not paid your membership dues, you can view your invoice and pay online by logging into your Info Hub or by mailing check to PO Box 597, Easton, PA 18044-0597.
If you have not yet created an account and logged in, please click here to create your account.
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Crisis Management Strategies Webinar Scheduled January 17th | |
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PBA and GNJMA are co-hosting a webinar on Crisis Management Strategies, facilitated by Jill Nagy, Esquire. Crisis management takes on many forms depending on the nature of the emergency and the nature of your agency's operations.
The discussion will be centered on:
- Preparedness
- Types of crisis situations that may impact the motor coach industry.
- Strategies to mitigate risk in various crisis situations.
Perspective in the conversation will be both from a legal and risk management perspective.
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 17th; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Location: Online! Receive Link After Registering
Cost: $0.00 - This is a free training event for our Members.
Register today!
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Driver & Employee of Distinction Awards Nomination Period is Open - Deadline to Nominate is January 31, 2023 | |
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The PBA Driver & Employee of Distinction Awards was developed to honor members' drivers and employees who have demonstrated an exceptional performance record and service to their employer.
NEW! We are inviting our Travel Supplier and Associate Members the opportunity to also nominate an employee for the Employee of Distinction Award.
The award presentation will take place at the 2023 Marketplace Networking Reception on March 27, 2023 in the evening at the Holiday Inn, Morgantown, PA. The deadline to nominate is January 31, 2023. Get more information and start the nomination process.
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Register for the 2023 PBA Marketplace Registration!
Deadline to Register is February 15, 2023
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2023 Marketplace registration is open for Exhibitors and Operators!
The 2023 Marketplace will be hosted by Pennsylvania's Americana Region at the Holiday Inn in Morgantown in Morgantown, PA on Tuesday, March 28. The seminar, reception and setup will occur the day before, Monday March 27.
Some important deadlines are right around the corner!
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January 31, 2023 - Last day for Operators to schedule a FAM Tour.
- February 15, 2023 - Registration and Sponsorship opportunity deadline. (for guaranteed placement on floor and the Marketplace Directory).
- March 21, 2023 - Holiday Inn Morgantown hotel overnight room deadline.
SCHEDULE:
View the full-schedule and see the exciting two days of networking, business opportunities and fun we have in store for you!
Register today! Visit the 2023 Marketplace webpage for full details.
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2023 PBA’s 100th Anniversary Family Day is June 10, 2023 | |
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We are excited to announce the date for our 2023 PBA’s 100th Anniversary Family Day on June 10, 2023 at the Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey, during their Annual Spring Fling. Save the date!
If PBA members want to drive a bus to the event, we will need to give the AACA a bus count in April, so we are assured a designated parking area large enough. Please let Pattie know if you want to bring a bus. Thank you!
Overnight Accommodations
Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel
800 East Park Drive | Harrisburg, PA 17111
Book Online: or Call: 717-561-2800, dial 0, then give the front desk agent check-in and check out date, as well as the group name; PA Bus Association
Watch our 100th Anniversary Commemorative video. Thank you to all who contributed to the making of this video. Read the press release.
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Have Our 100th Anniversary Decals on Your Buses? | |
Show us the decals on your buses! If you ordered our 100th anniversary decals, send us a picture and we will share on our social media channels! | |
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Wolf Cuts Ribbon on Fern Hollow Bridge
Governor Tom Wolf participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh, which reopened to traffic at the end of December. The Fern Hollow Bridge, which is owned by the City of Pittsburgh and carries Forbes Avenue over Frick Park, Fern Hollow Creek and Tranquil Trail, collapsed on the morning of January 28, 2022. Read more...
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Some Pennsylvania Lawmakers Want To Prevent Future Automatic Gas Tax Hikes
Pennsylvania's taxes on gas and diesel are going up in 2023 because of a state law. The move is already drawing a response from some state lawmakers who want to keep this automatic increase from happening again. Read more...
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Hopes for CERTS Tax Exemption Wanes As Clock Runs Out
As the 117th Congress comes to an end, hopes are fading quickly for passage of H.R. 7477 – CERTS Tax Exemption Act. Read more...
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Unemployment Benefits and Obamacare Subsidies Outpace Median Income in Several States
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020. Read more...
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DOT Gets Funding Increase in $1.7 Trillion Federal Budget
The spending budget for the federal government’s fiscal 2023 includes an increase in funding for the Department of Transportation that is higher than the level requested by the White House. Read more...
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The First 3G Network Sunsets on February 22, 2022. Are You Prepared?
The first announced 3G sunset date is February 22, 2022, when AT&T will complete the shutdown of its 3G network. Read more...
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Driver Information on Meeting ELDT Requirements
On December 22, FMCSA updated the Training Provider Registry website to create a new section for entry-level drivers. This includes a new webpage with recommended steps drivers can take when selecting a training provider from those listed on the Training Provider Registry. This information is also available as a downloadable guide. Read more...
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New Pocket Guide Includes Key Transportation Metrics
A 72-page “Pocket Guide to Transportation 2023” from the federal government is available online and in print with key statistical data and highlights of major national transportation data trends. Read more...
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Real Id Deadline for Air Travelers Extended by 2 Years
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the new deadline will be May 7, 2025, allowing Americans more time following delays caused by the COVID pandemic. The old cutoff was slated for May 3, 2023. 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 | | | | |
