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Entries by: Melanie Hinton

ChauffeurDriven: CERTS Tax Exemption Bill Gets New Life

ChauffeurDriven: CERTS Tax Exemption Bill Gets New Life

Motorcoach associations like the American Bus Association (ABA) are celebrating the reintroduction of a bill that would eliminate the tax burden for those who received CERTS Act money during the pandemic.
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ABA Applauds the Re-Introduction of CERTS Tax Fix Legislation in the House

ABA Applauds the Re-Introduction of CERTS Tax Fix Legislation in the House

This legislation would eliminate the tax burden associated with the $2 billion CERTS grant monies provided to the motorcoaches, school buses and passenger vessels industries.
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Driving Force: Let’s Talk About Retention

Driving Force: Let’s Talk About Retention

As an employer, think about how you show employee appreciation and what you can do to enhance that.
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Do You Know All the Resources Available to You?

Do You Know All the Resources Available to You?

Are you aware of how your state office of tourism can be an invaluable partner to your business?
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SustainableBus: Demand for Travel in the US Takes Off. In a Changed Environment.

SustainableBus: Demand for Travel in the US Takes Off. In a Changed Environment.

Peter Pantuso talks with Sustainable Bus about the state of the bus industry and trends that are currently being seen in the bus and tourism industry.
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GroupsToday: New ABA Foundation Research Sheds Light on Driver Shortage

GroupsToday: New ABA Foundation Research Sheds Light on Driver Shortage

The ABA Foundation recently conducted a survey to estimate the driver shortage gap in the private motorcoach industry. The results show a large gap (21.4%) between the need for drivers to help the industry recover and the number of drivers
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It’s International Women’s Month! Meet Women in Buses Council Member Patrice Moore from Bridgestone

It’s International Women’s Month! Meet Women in Buses Council Member Patrice Moore from Bridgestone

March is International Women's Month! Throughout the month, ABA is celebrating our Women In Buses Council Members. Meet Patrice Moore from Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC.
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It’s International Women’s Day! Meet WIB Council Member Josephine Arrington with MCI

It’s International Women’s Day! Meet WIB Council Member Josephine Arrington with MCI

It is International Women's Day and ABA is celebrating by putting the spotlight on our Women in Buses Council and its members. Meet Josephine Arrington from MCI.
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Award-Winning All Aboard America Driver Selected for ABA’s Motorcoach Driver of the Year

Award-Winning All Aboard America Driver Selected for ABA’s Motorcoach Driver of the Year

All Aboard America driver Wade Stewart named the 2023 ABA Motorcoach Driver of the Year.
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It’s International Women’s Month: Meet WIB Council Member Pam Blauvelt from Discover Newport, R.I.

It’s International Women’s Month: Meet WIB Council Member Pam Blauvelt from Discover Newport, R.I.

March is International Women's Month! Throughout the month, ABA is celebrating our Women In Buses Council Members. Meet Pam Blauvelt with Discover Newport in Rhode Island.
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