Teen doing his part to ensure future for family motorcoach business
One day, Braden Lewis will tell his grandkids about the global pandemic and everything else that happened during 2020. He’s planning on his stories having…
Survey: Tourism industry gearing up for return of group travel
There are signs that group travel will resume before the end of the year — and as early as next month.
As states ease their…
Reopening America bill proposes return to work bonuses
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020 today. Of passed. the bill is…
A case study in successfully implementing PPP: Annett Bus Lines keeps team together
The Paycheck Protection Program has been an anchor for the family-owned Annett Bus Lines in Sebring, Florida as the operator weathers the pandemic-triggered economic crisis.
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Lessons from how transits are protecting drivers
Bus and motorcoach drivers, particularly those running transit and commuter routes, are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, and they are constantly at…
ABC Companies launch CLEANS to combat COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the motorcoach industry in mid-March and forced thousands of coaches off the road, sending operators into quarantine along with the…
An 8-point plan for restarting your business after COVID-19
Many coach operators have made all the right moves during the COVID-19 crisis. They have worked to keep their employees safe, made smart decisions about…
PPP better than unemployment for paying workers
There’s been some understandable hand-wringing over whether to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program or let furloughed workers take advantage of unemployment benefits, which are…
Good deed draws attention to plight of Escot Bus Lines, industry
With his company nearly idled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian Scott turned his attention to helping others in need.
Using one…
Operator shares positive experience getting $500K EIDL loan
Applying for a $500,000 loan has never been so easy.
That’s how Michael Rogers sums up his experience applying and getting an Economic Injury Disaster…