Third Space Theatre audiences continue to give them wonderful feedback, often stating how happily surprised they were to have had so much fun! Their talented, trained actors put many hours into rehearsals, their costume designer fusses over every costume detail, their sound engineer makes sure all the mics and speakers are working well, and their stage manager puts a ton of time and care into bringing their audiences the best possible experience. They love what they do and would love to entertain you!.

Contact: Jennifer Dopp (717) 808-1312 or jen@thirdspacetheatre.com.

Whether it's Levi’s, Ford’s Mustang, or the #2 pencil, some brands’ reputations are built to last. Building and maintaining a brand is not easy and nobody knows that more than PBA Member, MCI, which marks its 90th anniversary this year.  

PBA congratulates MCI on this milestone and also thanks them for their wonderful support of our members over the years!

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PBA Member, ABC Companies continues to scale up operations with the recent appointment of Andrew (Drew) Siciliano as the new Senior Vice President of Sales. ABC has added this key role while refining existing positions across the Motorcoach Sales Team. Read more...

Did you see? We were featured in Leisure Group Travel's February magazine!

Thank you to everyone for joining us on this journey! We will always continue to provide travelers & employees with unique opportunities and a sense of community.

Check it out here!

You won't want to miss this extraordinary learning experience! We have planned a T-START Security Plan workshop, facilitated by TSA, at Bailey Coach in Spring Grove, PA. Thank you to Bailey Coach for volunteering their facilities to host the workshop!

T-START which stands for Toolkit Security-Plan Template and Assessment Review, will be conducted to guide operators through the development of company-specific plans. The purpose of this workshop is to strengthen prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities within the Highway Motor Carrier (HMC) industry, school bus, motorcoach and trucking communities. They do this by helping companies to develop comprehensive and tailored security plans using a TSA-provided Security Plan template. Get more information and register today!

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. Join us!

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

Visit our webpage for more information.

The PBA Annual Conference is scheduled for June 18-21, 2023. Registration opens March 1!

Hosted by Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau, the primary location will be at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, and events will be held also at Chautauqua Institution and National Comedy Center.

While we will officially open registration in March, we want to extend an early invitation to review the Sponsorship Opportunities that will be available.

A 2023 Annual Conference Sponsorship is a great way to promote your organization! There are many opportunities in which you can choose from plus advertising in the meeting program. 

Review the sponsorship opportunities and benefits by clicking here.

A new member benefit was announced recently: the PBA Scholarship Program. The goal of the PBA scholarship is to support Member education goals and to encourage the pursuit of formal education. Formal education includes trade certification, specialized training and of course, college. There will be two annual scholarships awarded. 

The first scholarship will be awarded in 2024, while fundraising will start in 2023. The PBA Executive Committee will accept applications between January 1 and April 30 annually. Read the Announcement.

When was the last time you checked out the benefits of PBA Membership? Take a peak! Also, read what some Members have to say about what PBA Membership means to them! We would love your testimonial too, click here to submit yours.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Nearly $1.7 Billion to Modernize Fleets and Deploy Clean Transit Buses Across America 

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of nearly $1.7 billion to support state and local efforts to modernize aging transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses, renovate and construct bus facilities, and support workforce development. Read more...

FTA Announces Funding to Explore Transportation Insecurity 

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced funding to research transportation insecurity, according to its news release. Read more...

CISA: Protecting Against Malicious Use of Remote Monitoring and Management Software 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) (hereafter referred to as the “authoring organizations”) are released this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn network defenders about malicious use of legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software. In October 2022, CISA identified a widespread cyber campaign involving the malicious use of legitimate RMM software. Read more...

FMCSA Has Removed TMS ONE’s ELD One Device From List of Registered ELDs 

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed ELD ONE from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). FMCSA has placed ELD ONE on the Revoked Devices list due to the company’s failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A, effective January 31, 2023. Read more...

FMCSA has Removed ONE PLUS ELD’s ORS device (n/k/a 1 PL Logs) from List of Registered ELDs 

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed ONE PLUS ELD (n/k/a 1 PL Logs) from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). FMCSA has placed ONE PLUS ELD (n/k/a 1 PL Logs) on the Revoked Devices list due to the company’s failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A, effective February 8, 2023. Read more...

FMCSA Takes Measures to Ensure Medical Examiners’ Qualification 

Faced with information technology challenges to its medical examiners' online registry, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced measures to ensure physicians will resume taking critical refresher training. Read more...

Premium Bus Services Aimed at Weary Flyers Gain Ground 

A new DePaul University study predicts that premium bus services offering more spacious seating than regular coaches, food and drink service, and through-ticketing and baggage service with airlines will spread rapidly around the country. Read more...

Travel Industry Reacts to a Possible Mask Mandate Reinstatement 

The news about the Justice Department appealing the April 2021 court decision that the CDC did not have the power to enforce a travel mask mandate has been met with differing views across the travel industry. Read more...

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.

• Announcing TSA T-START Security Workshop Planned!
• PBA’s 100th Anniversary Family Day is June 10, 2023 at the Museum of Bus Transportation's Spring Fling!
• 2023 PBA Annual Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities
• 2023 PBA Marketplace - Read About the Marketplace Seminar and Expanded Networking Reception! Register Before the Deadline!
• WIB and ABA Gives Back Charity!
• Please Join Us for an Informative Information Session Before Marketplace!