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Anderson Coach & Travel Offers Bonus to Vaccinated Employees
Anderson Coach & Travel has announced that it is offering a $1,000 bonus to all employees who show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. According to the company's Safety Manager, Evan Anderson, this was prompted by the recent FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine. Read more...
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AACA Museum, Inc. Announces The Passing of William H "Bill" Smith
The AACA Museum, Inc. is saddened to announce the passing of one of its primary founders: William H. “Bill” Smith. “On behalf of the entire Museum Community, our volunteers, Board members, and donors, I express condolences to Bill’s family and the loss to the hobby,” said Jeffrey Bliemeister, Museum Executive Director. A memorial is planned for September 29. Read more...
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PBA Writes Schumer, Pelosi, McCarthy and McConnell for Pandemic Relief Assistance
On behalf of 22 state and regional associations in the motorcoach industry, PBA sent a letter to Schumer, Pelosi, McCarthy and McConnell on August 31, seeking their support for including an additional $6 billion for the CERTS program in the reconciliation package now under discussion. Read the letter.
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Advocacy Anyone?
The newly formed Legislative and Advocacy Committee meeting had their first meeting August 4th. Currently, the committee has three (3) members and are looking to add PBA members. You need not be on the PBA board. If you are interested in joining this new committee or have any questions, please send an email to Pattie Cowley at director@pabus.org.
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Membership Renewal Invoices Sent!
Invoices and update forms have been mailed! PBA sends membership invoices two months ahead of our new all-for-one common renewal date of October 1st. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Please review and return your update form by October 15th in order to have your most current information included in the 2022 Membership Directory.
ICYMI, here's a copy of the email we sent regarding the switch back in March: New Common Membership Renewal Date.
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We are interested in sharing your story with the rest of the PBA community of members. Do you have a story and picture(s) from the past? This can be about your business, family, an interest or hobby, or just a past fun event. Your story will be shared with our members and posted to our social media and website each Friday. We need submissions to make this happen, so if you are interested in being featured, click here to complete the form. Read all of the #FlashbackFriday's. | |
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Urge Senator Casey To Support $6 Billion More
Negotiations are beginning on the upcoming "reconciliation bill," and the motorcoach industry is once again seeking the balance of funding that was reduced in the passage of the CERTS Act - $6 billion. Read more...
We have been reaching out in email and telephone to ask for House Reps and Senators to sign-on to a letter requesting our Leaders in DC to support funding another $6 Billion to our industry via the reconciliation process.
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Wolf Administration Requires Masking in Schools, Early Learning and Child Care Settings
With a focus on protecting students and keeping them in classrooms, Governor Tom Wolf joined the departments of Health, Human Services and Education today to discuss the current state of COVID-19 and a new Secretary of Health order requiring masks to be worn inside K-12 school buildings, early learning programs and child care providers. The order took effect 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. Read more...
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Transportation Revenue Options Commission Submits Report to Governor Wolf, General Assembly
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the Transportation Revenue Options Commission (TROC) has submitted its report to Governor Tom Wolf and the General Assembly. Read more...
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PA House & Senate Returned to Legislative Session September 20
On September 20, 2021, the Pennsylvania state House and state Senate reconvened in a voting session after summer recess. Read more...
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PennDOT’s draft 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Freight Movement Plan (FMP)
Please be advised that PennDOT’s draft 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Freight Movement Plan (FMP) are available for public comment through the comment period website. Comments will be accepted through October 19.
If you have any questions, please contact: PennDOT Planning Network, Center for Program Development & Management at penndotplanning@pa.gov
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SBA Opens the Spigot Wider for EIDL Loans Up to $2 Million
In its latest interim final rule, the SBA is trying to expand access to the program and widen eligible uses. Read more...
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TSA Extends Face Mask Requirement Date
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced the extension of the federal face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the U.S. through January 18, 2022. Read more...
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FMCSA COVID Emergency Declaration and the Associated CDL and Medical Waivers Extended Until November 30, 2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hereby declares that the continuing national emergency warrants extension of the expanded modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002. Read more...
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Do You Have Questions About Registering on the Training Provider Registry?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has developed an interactive Q&A to address training providers' most frequently asked questions about registration. Read more...
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Amtrak Sets Meeting To Discuss Proposed Routes in PA
Amtrak is planning to bring a host of local leaders together to discuss its plan to expand passenger train service in Pennsylvania, including Berks County and the Lehigh Valley. Read more...
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NYC Gridlock Days
NYC DOT designates the busiest traffic days of the year as Gridlock Alert Days. Read more...
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Motorcoaches Evacuate Thousands Before and After Hurricane Ida
As Hurricane Ida bore down on the Gulf states in late August, hundreds of motorcoaches evacuated thousands in harm's way. The fleets are expected to stay for days, and likely weeks, to move people to safety as the region struggles with floodwaters and a blackout. Read more...
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Half of U.S. School Districts Rate Bus Driver Shortage As 'Desperate'
Survey results released by the three national school bus industry associations paint a dismal picture of the national school bus driver shortage. Read more...
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Recruiting Expert Stresses Importance of Building Trust in Hiring Process
Recruiting a new driver or any employee begins by getting to know the applicant. That's the advice of Kelly Anderson, President of the Kelly Anderson Group, a commercial driving recruitment firm. He's coined the phrase, "No name, no relationship; no relationship, no trust; no trust, no hire. Read more...
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Carnival Confirms Restart Dates for 15 Ships
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed plans for further ship restarts from November onward. The line currently has eight of its ships in guest operations, with more restarting in September and October. Read more...
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Common Pandemic-Era Travel Anxieties and Tips on How To Cope
Getting to travel again is obviously among people's top priorities after nearly a year and a half of staring at the same four walls amid stay-at-home orders, border closures, travel restrictions and the constant threat of contracting COVID-19. Read more...
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This Is How Some People Seem To Have Enough Time in Their Day
Time is the one thread that runs through all of our lives. Whether you’re always early for an event, arrive as scheduled, or prefer to be fashionably late, you’re probably also watching the clock. Wouldn’t you love more time in your day to squeeze in more activities? Read more...
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ICYMI- MEMBER ALERTS
Member Alerts are sent out to our Members as needed. Here are the alerts we sent out since last Go News below.
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Executive Coach, Fullington Trailways, Innovative Coach, Krapf Transportation, Mlaker Trailways, Trans-Bridge Lines and Wolf's Bus Lines have coaches and other items for sale now!
Visit the Items for Sale or Wanted page.
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The Motorcoach PAC allows the Pennsylvania Bus Association to support legislators who work with us to promote, change or defeat legislation that impacts our industry. Contributing to Motorcoach PAC gives us a stronger voice in Harrisburg. Please consider giving $200, $300 or more.
Personal checks may be made payable and sent to:
Motorcoach PAC
200 North Third Street, Suite 1500
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Corporate funds are not permitted in any form. Unincorporated business checks are acceptable providing no owner or partner of the business is a corporation. Please contact Milliron & Goodman if you have any questions at (717) 232-5322. Political Action Committee donations are not tax deductible.
Download the solicitation form for more information.
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