Chaddick Institute highlights holiday transportation trends
Bus travel continues to be one of the best transportation bargains during the holidays, according to a policy brief by DePaul University’s…
After tragic loss, woman-owned Huskey Trailways grows strong
For Huskey Trailways, 2019 was the family-owned business’ best year financially and their worst year personally.
Co-owner Kent Huskey died at age 55 after routine…
1,300 companies receiving CERTS relief, says Senator Collins
More than 1,300 bus, motorcoach and passenger vessel companies are set to receive $1.6 billion in COVID-19 relief through the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation…
From the driver’s seat: Meet driver Charles Moerland
Charles Moerland, 54, has been in the driver’s seat for more than 25 years. He began in transit and driving motorcoaches on the side until…
Congress inches closer to a relief deal; CERTS remains
Pressed between a souring economy, an anxious electorate and desire to return to their home states for the holidays, Congress appears to be making progress…
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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House leaders consider loan fund for bus companies to secure essential service
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR) requested that…
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…
Motorcoach operators learn how to access stimulus funds
President Donald Trump on Friday signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a stimulus package intended to support the U.S. economy during…
Operator urges drivers to describe impact of COVID-19 crisis
The words came when Connie Giddens couldn’t sleep. By morning, she knew she had to share her message on the closed Facebook page, “Motorcoach Operators,”…