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NewsJuly 22, 2020

FMCSA Rescinds DVIR Report Requirements for Motorcoach

The new rule will eliminate the need for a driver to file, and a motor carrier to maintain, a no-defect DVIR.

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NewsJuly 10, 2020

Motorcoach, School Bus Associations Come Together to Urge Congress to Pass CERTS Act

The U.S. private motorcoach, school bus, and domestic passenger vessel industries have suffered unprecedented economic losses and furloughed hundreds of thousands of employees over the past four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsJune 30, 2020

Senators Working with Motorcoach, School Bus Industries on Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill

The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act will provide $10 billion in emergency economic relief funding, in the form of grants — no less than 50% of total funding — and other economic assistance.

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NewsJune 25, 2020

Champion Coach to add UV Light Kits from NFI Parts

The UV Lighting system from NFI Parts mounts inside the motorcoach ductwork and sanitizes air with UV light without compromising rider or passenger safety.

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NewsJune 23, 2020

ABA Publishes Sample Policies for Post-Pandemic Cleanliness, Safety Protocols

The main message behind the guide is that the motorcoach industry is ready to take travelers wherever they want to go in clean buses.

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NewsJune 19, 2020

Motorcoach Industry Losing $11B Due to Pandemic, ABA Foundation Report Finds

In reviewing the most recent data, estimates on job losses and economic damage provided at the start of the crisis have borne out across the industry.

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PodcastsJune 16, 2020

The Immediate Impact of COVID-19 on the Motorcoach Industry

METROspectives has a conversation with the American Bus Association (ABA) President/CEO Peter Pantuso, who discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on the motorcoach industry and why he believes Congress must act to help support an industry that is mostly made up small, mostly family-run businesses.

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NewsJune 16, 2020

Prevost names new pre-owned, southeastern region sales manager

Janet Cathey is a familiar face to many operations and brings over 30 years of industry experience in the cutaway and motorcoach industries.

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NewsJune 5, 2020

Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act passes House, Senate

In spite of the move, ABA and UMA is urging the motorcoach industry to continue pressing Congress for financial assistance during the pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2020

NFI Parts releases white paper to guide transit, motorcoach through ramp up efforts

The group created the white paper and its line of products through guidance from the CDC and transit, motorcoach associations.

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