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ABA Applauds the Introduction of CERTS Tax Fix Legislation in the Senate
Sens. Blackburn and Reed Introduce CERTS Tax Exemption Act in Senate.
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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
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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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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ABA’s Pantuso To Step Down in September 2024 After Nearly Three Decades of Accomplishments
The American Bus Association, the leading industry association representing the bus, motorcoach, tour, and packaged travel industry, announced that its longtime leader, Peter J. Pantuso, will retire in September 2024.
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A Grassroots in Action Profile: Nick Trevino of Aries Charter
The more we continue to build relationships/awareness of our industry now with Representatives/Senators the better off we will be come long-term for other areas we will need assistance in legislation down the line and request for federal funding.
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DeSotoTimes-Tribune: Horn Lake Bus Company Back on its Feet with New Facility after Two Years
“They bailed out AMTRAk. They bailed out General Motors. They bailed out the airlines. But they didn’t do anything to help the motor coach companies,” Walker said.
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ABA Disappointed as Senate Fails to Pass Small Business Economic Assistance Package
“We are disappointed that S. 4008 did not receive the necessary votes to pass, as it provided much needed relief funding for small businesses still struggling from the pandemic – including the motorcoach, school bus and passenger vessel industries."
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BloombergGov't: Bus COVID Relief Set for Senate Vote After ‘Catastrophic Losses’
“The motorcoach industry suffered catastrophic losses because of the COVID pandemic, and we are having trouble replacing employees we had to furlough. For us, the pandemic is not over — we still need help.”
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We Need YOU to Take Action: Contact Your Senator Today!
The U.S. Senate plans to take up S. 4008 – The Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 – which provides additional $2 billion to the CERTS program (as well as funding for other small businesses) - early next week.
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