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Videosby StaffMay 4, 2017

ABA Capitol Hill Fly-In 2017

ABA members kick off its annual Capitol Hill Fly-in on May 4 to provide ABA members an opportunity to meet with their elected legislative officials and staff to discuss the important issues facing the motorcoach, travel and tourism industries today.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2017

Motorcoach sales remain steady, says ABA report

Sales for the first quarter were dominated by private sales of new 45-foot motorcoaches, which saw an 18.5% increase over the same period in 2016.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

MCI's Ziska receives 'Women in Buses' award at ABA event

Award recognizes the role of women in the motor coach industry who work collaboratively on issues and concerns of women business leaders as well as industry specific trends.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

ABA Foundation report finds coach sales up by 6.5% in Q4

The survey showed that the growth was dominated by sales to private firms in 2016. Overall, new coach sales to companies were up by more than 195 units (10.9% increase).

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

Lamers Bus Lines named METRO's Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year

Corporate Secretary Kevin Lamers was on hand to accept the award at this year's ABA Marketplace in Cleveland.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

ABA chief to represent motorcoach industry on federal committee

Role of committee is to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to the role of intermodal transportation in facilitating mobility with respect to travel and tourism activities. 

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2016

ABA Foundation to double scholarship amounts in 2017

Also announced that all proceeds raised from ABA’s Annual Meeting & Marketplace Live and Silent Auctions will be allocated to the ABAF’s Fund a Future program to fund this scholarship initiative.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

U.S., Canada motorcoach sales up, ABA survey finds

For this study, a motorcoach — defined as a vehicle designed for long-distance transportation of passengers — characterized by integral construction with an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2016

ABA's inaugural Capitol Hill Fly-In a 'Big Success'

During the in-person meetings with the officials from both the House of Representatives and Senate, participants personally thanked elected officials for supporting the FAST Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that was passed in December 2015.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2016

ABA sets date for first Capitol Hill Fly-In

The May 4th event will provide ABA members an opportunity to meet with their elected legislative officials and staff and discuss the important issues facing the motorcoach, travel and tourism industries today.

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