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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2009

LaHood orders motorcoach safety review

United States Department of Transportation agencies participating in the creation of the Action Plan include the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

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ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Motorcoach Operators Draw from Past to Survive the Crumbling Economy

Riding out the aftereffects of 9/11 made the motorcoach industry more resilient and better equipped to handle this economic downturn. Assessing costs and charging competitive prices as well as rethinking marketing techniques are some practices being employed.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2009

GroupConnect names Powers VP, sales/mktg

GroupConnect is being developed specifically for the motorcoach, tour and travel industry as a way for ABA and OMCA members to increase their opportunities to network with the group travel business, as well to provide access to new educational resources.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

MTA fare hike protests hit Facebook. 311 calls costing SFMTA. Alexandria cracking down on motorcoaches.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2009

N.Y. exempts motorcoaches from tax

ABA spent more than a year to elevate awareness among lawmakers of the important role the motorcoach, tour and travel industries play in contributing to New York tourism revenue.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2009

Charter Rules Position Motorcoach Industry on Fast Track to New Business

Many in the motorcoach industry say that the new opportunities are excellent for generating new revenues and working cooperatively with other operators and even local transit properties.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2009

Motorcoach travel: the greenest

In a green time, motorcoach travel holds its weight.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2009

ABA: motorcoach industry vibrant despite economy

Research indicates that the motorcoach industry may by benefiting from a travel mode shift as a result of the economy.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2009

Daimler Buses reports revenue increase

Notable successes included a 12 percent increase in pre-owned motorcoach sales compared to the previous year, Sprinter Shuttle sales doubling 2007’s numbers and substantial growth from its Orlando Metro Service Center.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2009

Tennessee group gives $25K to Motorcoach Council

TMCA challenges all state, regional and national associations to match tax-deductible donation.

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