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Motorcoach, Tour, and Travel Industry Issues

Here is a list of the topics the ABA Advocacy team is currently addressing on behalf of our members. If you have questions or have identified an issue that ABA should investigate, please contact Callie Hoyt to bring it to our attention.

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Review ABA’s latest submitted regulatory comments on issues affecting the motorcoach and group travel industries.

Infrastructure

ABA Advocates for Motorcoach Priorities in Surface Transportation Reauthorization

ABA Advocates for Motorcoach Industry in Highway Bill Reauthorization

CDL

ABA Urges Expansion of CDL Tax Incentive Bill

New CDL English Language Proficiency Regulations Guidance

CVSA to Add English Language Proficiency to Its Out-of-Service Criteria

Emissions Controls

Clean Freight Coalition Urges Congress to Block California’s Trucking Regulations

American Bus Association Stands Firm Against CARB’s Zero-Emissions Rule

Tariffs

ABA’s Tariff Resource Hub

Why Canada and Mexico Were Not Included in the Recent Reciprocal Tariff List

ABA and UMA Advocate for Tariff Relief on Motorcoach Imports

Canada/Mexico Tariffs Threaten U.S. Motorcoach Industry

New Study Highlights Economic Risks of Proposed Motorcoach Tariffs and the Industry’s Vital Role in the Economy

National Parks

National Parks to Remain Open Under New Interior Department Order

Outdoor Recreation: A Pillar of the Group Travel Industry

Idling

Help ABA Address the Surge in NYC Idling Summons – Share Your Experience

The American Bus Association serves a thriving industry that provides nearly 600 million passenger trips annually on charters, tours, scheduled service, and shuttles. Membership in ABA includes motorcoach operators, tour operators, tourism-related organizations, and products and service suppliers.

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