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PBA at UMA Expo in Orlando
Several PBA members will be headed to Orlando for the UMA Expo. We have scheduled a PBA member roundtable-type discussion for Wednesday, April 21st at 1:30PM.
If you are attending Expo, please join us! We just ask, you let us know in advance by sending me a note.
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Associate Members Featured in Women in Buses: 50 Stories from 50 States
In our last GoNews, we highlighted Wolf's Bus as the operator spotlight for Pennsylvania.
We are so proud of our PBA associate members also featured in ABA's Women in Buses celebration of International Women's Day!
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John Bailey Winner of 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Please join us in congratulating John for his well-deserved award.
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Next PBA Coffee Talk!
May 13, 2021
9:30 AM EST
PBA 2021 Annual Meeting
October 24-27
Wind Creek
Bethlehem, PA
PBA 2022 Marketplace
March 22, 2022
The Liberty Arena
Williamsport, PA
PBA 2022 Annual Meeting
June 19-22, 2022
State College, PA
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Starr Tours Launches New Virtual Program Called TOUR TUESDAY
PBA member, Starr Tours is thrilled to be hosting a new virtual program called TOUR TUESDAY. Tune in from your computer, tablet or phone through the ease of Zoom to meet their staff, learn about their trips, hear latest updates and enter to win a Starr Gift Card! (No webcam needed!)
They focus on a few destinations, hear from special guests, and take your questions. Register to participate in upcoming sessions and watch replays of past sessions on their TOUR TUESDAY webpage.
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PBA Supports House Bill 605 - COVID-19 Limited Liability
PBA sent a letter to the PA House Majority Leader, Kerry Benninghoff and the House Democratic Leader, Joanna McClinton on March 29, 2021 to express the our support for Rep. Ecker's Amendment to House Bill 605. Since then, the bill was sent to the Senate Judiciary committee on April 9th. As a follow-up, PBA also sent a letter to Senate Judiciary committee chairs Lisa Baker and Steven Santarsiero. Read the letter sent yesterday.
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Help Us Make Pennsylvania's Roads Safer!
Distracted driving & cell-phone-related crashes are at an all-time high. PBA is supporting the following legislation, and hope you will too.
PA State Reps. Rosemary Brown & Steve Malagari have introduced House Bill 37, a reasonable public safety measure aimed to strengthen our roadway laws. This bill allows drivers to realistically use their communication device; however, the device must be "hands-free" with use of Bluetooth or docking station. Drivers would not be permitted to physically hold their communication device while operating a vehicle.
Help this legislation get to the Governor's desk by calling your PA state legislator and requesting their YES vote for House Bill 37 to protect you and your families on our roadways! Find your state legislator.
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 Important Reminders - Don't Forget!
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Members...Share Your News With Us!
Share with us your story, any special news, such as company anniversaries, etc. by sending an email to director@pabus.org.
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Leadership Lunch & Learn Workshop Held April 8th
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On April 8th, PBA held the Leadership Lunch & Learn Workshop to educate members on Social Media Success Strategies. The session was well-attended and invaluable information was presented. We welcome your ideas for future topics.
Participants will receive a post-session survey and a recording.
Please feel free to contact us to suggest or to learn more.
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Driver and Employee of Distinction Awards Nominations Open!
This year, the award presentation will take place at the 2021 Annual Meeting luncheon on October 26th at Wind Creek Bethlehem.
Nominate a driver or an employee whom you feel deserves special recognition for their dedication, safety record, and commitment to your company and the motorcoach industry in general. Time will be allotted at the presentation for your personal comments, by a company representative, on the achievements of the employee.
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PBA Travel Suppliers - Are You Open for Business?
We sent travel supplier members emails asking to complete a short survey form to let us know the status of being "open for business". We are sharing this information so our operator members know who is open for trip planning. We also asked for contact updates for our database. Missed the memo? Here's a link to complete the form. Updated results are available to download and view. #letsgetrolling!
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PBA Benefits of Membership
Are you aware of all of the benefits available to you as a PBA Member? From having access to up-to-date, industry-specific resources and information, to educational and networking opportunities, to ways to save your organization money through our preferred vendor program, and more! View all of the benefits, which are published to our website.
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COVID-19 UPDATES AND INDUSTRY NEWS
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PA Accelerates Vaccine Distribution
Everyone in Pennsylvania over the age of 16 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines beginning April 19, state officials said. Read more...
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PA Insurance Commissioner Approves Loss-Cost Reduction For Workers' Comp Insurance
Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman announced approval of a loss-cost filing, including a 3.02 percent reduction in loss costs. Loss-costs are a component in determining workers' comp insurance rates paid by businesses, and this reduction should lead to lower premiums for many Pennsylvania businesses. Read more...
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PA/NJ System-Wide Toll Adjustments Approved for 2021 & 2024; 2021 Rate Increase April 11
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) approved a series of system-wide toll adjustments to offset continuing COVID-19-induced toll revenue declines, ensure payment of financial obligations, provide funding for planned capital projects throughout the agency's Pennsylvania-New Jersey service region, and establish a two-tier pricing structure that assigns higher toll rates to Cash/TOLL BY PLATE transactions compared to E-ZPass transactions. Read more...
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Federal REAL ID Enforcement Begins Oct. 1, 2021
With only six months left until the federal enforcement of REAL ID begins for commercial domestic air travel and other federal purposes, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding Pennsylvania residents who want a REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and photo ID cards to gather their needed documents as soon as possible to ensure they leave plenty of time to get their REAL ID before the federal enforcement date. Read more...
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Buttigieg Says No Gas or Mileage Tax in Biden's Infrastructure Plan
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that neither a gas tax nor a mileage tax would be part of President Joe Biden's sweeping infrastructure plan. Read more...
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White House Plan Calls for Large Expansion of Federal Government's Role in Transportation
President Biden's infrastructure plan calls for the federal government to take on a vast new role in funding the nation's transportation networks, seeking to rebuild roadways and transit while battling climate change, racial injustice and traffic deaths. Read more...
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White House Hopes to See Infrastructure Bill Passed by Summer
President Biden hopes to see Congress pass his infrastructure and climate proposal by this summer, setting a slightly longer timeline than his recently enacted coronavirus relief package. Read more...
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Only 431 Listed on Charter Service Registry: Please Sign Up or Renew
The FTA Charter Registration is what public transit agencies use to notify you of charter opportunities that come to them and they must send them to you. It is very important for motorcoach companies to register if you have not already. And it is equally important to remember to renew your registration if it is expired. You must renew your registration every 2 years. Be aware that an old email address on your registry that no longer reaches your business could stop you from being notified. Register or Renew!
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National Work Zone Awareness Week April 26-30
Each year in the spring, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work zones. The 2021 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will be held April 26-30, and the theme is "Drive Save. Work Safe. Save Lives". Get more information.
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International Roadcheck Is Scheduled for May 4-6
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Motorcoach Industry Invites Pete Buttigieg to Hop on Board
The American Bus Association (ABA) and its private motorcoach members invite Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to hop on a bus while he is getting to know his new city and surrounding areas. Read more...
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NYC Airport Access Fee Implemented
On April 5, 2021, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the Port Authority) implemented a taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) an access fee at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy, and Newark Liberty airports. Read more...
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Marketing in a Post-COVID World: Considerations for the Path Ahead
We live in a post-COVID world now, meaning the world as we previously knew it has undoubtedly been changed forever. Naturally, your approach to marketing your business and services should, too. But the path forward might not be so clear. Read more...
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Travel Industry Rebound Underway
The travel industry is taking off again after the pandemic grounded much of its business. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its guidelines Friday, April 2, to allow fully vaccinated people to travel, but the interest in travel has been inflating since the start of March. Read more...
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Tourism Trends 2021: Reader Poll Results
Predicting trends always has a bit of guesswork involved. Trendwatchers can look at data and extrapolate what they think will happen based on insights and observations. But human beings are fickle creatures and 2020 taught us that life can change abruptly. Read more...
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Brothers Turning Bus Industry Passion Into Podcast About Drivers
Brothers Sam and Andrew Rodriguez are turning their passion for the motorcoach industry into a podcast about drivers. "It's by drivers and for drivers," said Andrew. Read more...
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7 Steps to Greater Flexibility in Responding to Pandemic Changes
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began around this time last year, school district transportation departments across the nation have had to make several fundamental and complicated shifts and adjustments in their operations. Read more...
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ABA Virtual Capitol Hill Fly-In
All industry professionals are invited to attend; you need not be an ABA member. Get details.
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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. If you need a copy, please contact us:
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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!
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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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PBA IS ACTIVE ON MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
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Stay Connected! 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
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