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Last Call! October Membership Renewal
Invoices were due October 1. Statements were mailed to those that have an outstanding balance two weeks ago. If you have not made payment, please contact our office today to keep your membership in good standing.
The 2024 PBA printed membership directory is in progress. Don't miss the bus!
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Visit Delco Joins PBA!
Visit Delco is, not-for-profit marketing organization, funded by the occupancy tax paid by overnight visitors, which actively promotes Delaware County as a travel destination for leisure and business travelers. By promoting patronage of Delco’s hotels, restaurants, attractions and services, in addition to highlighting the county’s vast offering of diverse experiences, our ultimate goal is to boost the quality of life and economic success of the county.
Contact: Katie Paschall 610-565-3679 or kpaschall@visitdelcopa.com.
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Anderson Coach and Travel - Treasures for Children
PBA Member, Anderson Coach and Travel again will be a drop off location for a local toy drive this holiday season. If you are in the Greenville area and would like to contribute, you can leave your items with them at their Greenville office lobby and help give kids a Merry Christmas!
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Toys for Tots at Bailey Coach
PBA Member Bailey Coach partnered with the Northern York County Regional Police Department for a Stuff the Bus event to collect new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
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Lancer Insurance - 9 Holiday Driving Tips
It's the holiday season and with it comes additional chances for danger on the nation’s roadways. Streets bustling with shoppers and holiday revelers, combined with unpredictable weather make conditions ripe for accidents. As a professional driver, you need to be mindful of the hazards the holiday season brings, and do all you can to make your time on the road as safe as possible. Read more...
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Adam Jacobson, Villa Roma Resort Honored
Adam Jacobson is the Director of Sales at PBA Member, Villa Roma Resort. Adam was honored with the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association TOAST Award for Exceptional Service. This award honors an employee who gives the extra effort to customers enhancing the customer’s experience. They exhibit good leadership skills and knowledge about the Sullivan Catskills.
Adam, with his team, is responsible for bringing over $9 million in resort stays at Villa Roma which translates to almost 19,000 visitors. “With his department staff, Adam handles all aspects of group stays, from check-in to check-out,” stated Paul Carlucci, Vice President of Villa Roma. “Considering the almost 80% of return group visits, there can be no question as to the positive impact of his work.” Read more...
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PBA Members - 2023 Best of the Best!
ABA's “Best of the Best” honors outstanding travel industry members who go above and beyond for the group tour industry. Categories include Adventure, Culture, Entertainment, Festivals & Events, Food & Beverage, Lodging, and Shopping. Congratulations to all! Check out the PBA Members that were honored in their respective categories:
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Driver & Employee of Distinction Awards - Nominate Your Best!
For many decades, PBA has sponsored a Driver and Employee of Distinction Award's Program.
This annual program enables members to recognize outstanding employees for contributions to the company they are employed by, their passengers, the motorcoach industry in general, and the community in which they serve.
We invite you to nominate your drivers and employees and join us for the awards presentation at the Bryce Jordan Center, the evening of March 25, 2024, during the Marketplace Networking Reception.
Nominate your best by January 31, 2024.
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PBA Scholarship Program - Application Period Opens Jan 1st
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 in the amount of $1,000 each.
Fundraising started this year and the first scholarship will be awarded at PBA’s 2024 Annual Conference. The PBA Executive Committee will accept applications between January 1 and April 30 annually.
The nominees will be invited to the Annual Conference. Visit the Scholarship webpage for more information.
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Interested in Joining a PBA Committee?
PBA has six active, volunteer-based committees in the areas of Annual Conference, Ethics. Legislative & Advocacy, Marketplace, Membership and Nominating.
Visit the Committee page where you can view each committee and members, email the committees and/or contact Pattie Cowley to join!
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Have You Contacted Your Senators and Representatives Yet?
Senators. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Tax Exemption Act in the Senate (S.1944). S.1944 is companion legislation to the House bill (H.R. 3510) re-introduced in May.
Bill H.R. 3510, reintroduction of a bill that would eliminate the tax burden for those who received CERTS Act money during the pandemic, was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means after being sponsored by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.). The bill has since garnered the support of Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), Jared Golden (R-Maine), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), and John Rose (R-Tenn.).
The House bill currently has 13 sponsors, and the Senate bill has 5 sponsors. We need your help to advocate for our industry! Please contact your Senators and ask them to support S. 1944 and contact your Representatives and ask them to support H.R. 3510. Below are two easy forms that will only take a few minutes of your time to complete.
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Join Us in Happy Valley and Register for the 2024 Marketplace! | |
SHOWCASE YOUR DESTINATION by hosting a FAM Tour for the Group Leaders after Marketplace. FAM Tour offerings need to be submitted by 12/15/2023 (extended deadline!) Get more information. | |
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT MARKETPLACE SPONSORS! | |
2024 Annual Conference - Save the Dates! | |
The 2024 Annual Conference will be hosted by Visit Ithaca in Ithaca, NY June 17-20, 2024! We will be experiencing the area with FAMS, Dine-Around Night and Opening & Closing venues at area partners. | |
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Shapiro Administration Begins Construction at Pennsylvania’s First EV Charging Station Under NEVI Program
The Shapiro Administration announced that construction is underway at Pennsylvania's first federally-funded electric vehicle (EV) charging station built as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Read more...
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I-95 Milestone: First Section of the New Bridge Is Completed Ahead of Schedule
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll marked a major milestone as work on the permanent repair of I-95 continues safely and efficiently. Read more...
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1-Hour Impairment Training Free for PA Companies
If your company is located in Pennsylvania, employees are eligible to complete NSC Impairment Recognition and Response Training for Supervisors at no cost to your company even if they reside outside of Pennsylvania. This training is available through a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in partnership with the National Safety Council. Read more...
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PennDOT Closes Covered Bridge That Was Hit by Too-Big Truck
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said that it has closed the covered bridge on Cider Mill Road over the Conestoga River in West Earl Township. A detour uses Farmersville Road (Route 1010), Route 322 and Pleasant Valley Road. Read more...
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FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs
By November 18, 2024, as part of new federal regulations, drivers with a ‘prohibited’ status in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will lose or be denied their state-issued commercial driving privileges. Read more...
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FMCSA Portal Updates -- Action Required
How you log on to the FMCSA Portal is changing. FMCSA is making access more secure by implementing multifactor authentication. As of Jan. 1, User ID and Passwords will no longer be used to access the FMCSA Portal. You will access the FMCSA Portal through a Login.gov account instead of using your current FMCSA Portal username and password. Read more... Get instructions on how to create your login.gov account and how to sign in.
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CARB Announces Clean Truck & Bus Voucher Incentive Project
Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP): HVIP supports the purchase of zero-emission vehicles by providing vouchers to offset the incremental cost of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. HVIP Standard offers purchase incentives for a wide variety of medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicle types, while set-asides within HVIP offer focused support for certain vocations such as drayage trucks, public transit buses and public school buses. Read more...
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Details of NYC Congestion Pricing Fees Revealed
For the first time, Tri-State Area commuters know what they could be charged to get into New York's Central Business District once congestion pricing goes into effect. Read more...
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NYC Releases Annual Holiday Bus Route Information
All vehicles must comply with all federal, state and local laws, including New York City Department of Transportation traffic rules, posted signs and traffic signals.
For the holiday season, from Nov. 24 to Jan. 13, 2024. NYC DOT has added seasonal restrictions to several streets, including “No Left Turns” and no passenger pick-up and drop-off as indicated by posted signs. 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 | | | | |
