Remembering Our Pioneers: Franklin Bus Service
April 15, 1947 marked the day that Jackie Robinson, age 28, became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball when he started…
Legislation would eliminate federal taxes on CERTS grants
To support tax relief to the motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), along with Reps.…
2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business
As we near the end of 2021, it is an appropriate time to take stock of the legislative efforts on your behalf, unfinished business, and…
Single audit not required for CERTS recipients
The U.S. Department of Treasury has confirmed that the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Program grant recipients are not required…
Pandemic insurance could be in your future
A federal insurance backstop for future pandemics could become a reality if the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA), introduced by Rep. Carolyn…
What bus companies need to know about ADA requirements
Old habits die hard. It’s the time of year when over-the-road bus operators would traditionally file their ADA annual reports (49 CFR part 37(h)). However,…
House Members seek tax exemption for CERTS funds
Washington – The motorcoach industry took a major step forward this week when four U.S. House Members led a bipartisan effort to exempt grants under…
Final CERTS grant awards currently being distributed
Washington, DC – The U.S. Treasury Department is advising they have completed reviewing the remaining CERTS applicant pool and have determined the amount…
Industry faces challenge as it seeks $6B more in CERTS aid
Negotiations are beginning on the upcoming “reconciliation bill,” and the motorcoach industry is once again seeking the balance of funding that was reduced in the…
FMCSA considers amending windshield area for safety devices
In a notice of public rulemaking, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to…