Peddler's Village Joins PBA! | |
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Discover a storybook village with charming colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, and distinctive shopping, dining, and lodging at Peddler's Village. For 60 years, visitors have followed the winding brick pathways to experience exceptional dining, explore the best of Bucks County shopping, enjoy family fun at Giggleberry Fair, escape from the everyday to a getaway at the Golden Plough Inn, and celebrate favorite traditions at annual festivals and seasonal events. Contact Brian Shields at bshields@peddlersvillage.com or (215) 794-4062.
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Discover a storybook village with charming colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, and distinctive shopping, dining, and lodging at Peddler's Village. For 60 years, visitors have followed the winding brick pathways to experience exceptional dining, explore the best of Bucks County shopping, enjoy family fun at Giggleberry Fair, escape from the everyday to a getaway at the Golden Plough Inn, and celebrate favorite traditions at annual festivals and seasonal events. Contact Brian Shields at bshields@peddlersvillage.com or (215) 794-4062.
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Visit Williamsburg Joins PBA! | |
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Visit Williamsburg has world-class historic sites and living history museums that tell the story of our American heritage. Combined with 21st-century adventure parks and other attractions, the Williamsburg Area is a timeless destination.
Contact Julia Smyth-Young at (757) 253-2313 or
julia.smyth-young@visitwilliamsburg.com.
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Congratulations to Amy! Trailways Transportation New Chair Announced | |
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A big congratulations to Amy Brooks, VP of Sales at Susquehanna Trailways and PBA Board Member!
Amy was named the new Board Chair of Trailways Transportation. Amy is the first female to be elected to the post in the organization’s 85-year history! We are so proud of you, Amy!
Read more...
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Long-time Member Country Cupboard Closes
Sadly, Country Cupboard Restaurant and Gift Shops closed. They asked us to share the news with the PBA members. Below is a statement from their Facebook page. They will be greatly missed!
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FMCSA “Motorcoach 18-CARAT” Virtual Workshop Held January 27th
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Pennsylvania Division virtually hosted their annual outreach & educational workshop, tailored for all Pennsylvania motorcoach carriers. This Motorcoach 18-CARAT Workshop provided Compliance Assistance and Regulatory Accountability Training (CARAT) for motorcoach carriers. Attendees received the latest updates from FMCSA impacting the motorcoach industry and learned what to expect during a compliance investigation, steps to take to improve your safety performance and more! Thank you, Tim Cotter!
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Nominate an Employee or Driver for a PBA Driver and Employee of Distinction Award! Deadline is May 1
Nominate a driver or an employee whom you feel deserves special recognition for their 2021 dedication, safety record, and commitment to your company and the motorcoach industry in general. The awards will be presented at PBA's Annual Meeting & Conference in June. Time will be allotted at the presentation for your personal comments, by a company representative, on the achievements of the employee. Deadline to nominate is May 1. Get the details!
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2022 PBA Nominating Committee
The following members of the Board comprise this year's Nominating Committee. We thank them in advance for their work to help advance our leadership goals!
Sandy Borowsky, Starr Bus Charter & Tours, Committee Chair
John Bailey, Bailey Coach
Tom Brynan, Werner Bus Lines
Jay Newswanger, R&J Transportation
Bill Scully, Freedom Excursions by Scully
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Calling All Destinations! | |
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We are currently accepting proposals to host our 2024 Marketplace and Annual Meeting.
If you are interested, please visit our 2024 event pages for a copy of the bid specs. Deadline is 12/31/22.
As always, please contact us if questions!
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Deadline Approaching: Hurry and Register for PBA's 2022 Marketplace!
February 15, 2022 - Exhibitor Registration Closes/Ad Submission Deadline
Marketplace will be begin on March 21, 2022 with set-up, and March 22, 2021 as the exciting event day at the Liberty Arena, Williamsport, PA. Join us to visit with group leaders arriving in beautiful PBA member motorcoaches looking for places to travel in 2022 and beyond! This is a great opportunity to bring buses and large groups to your location. Visit the webpage for details and register today!
Thank you to our Marketplace Sponsors!
Gold Sponsor - TourAC
Silver Sponsors - Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and Visit Potter-Tioga
Bronze Sponsor - Pennsylvania's Americana Region
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Keynote Speaker Selected for June Annual Meeting | |
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The Annual Meeting Committee has selected the keynote speaker for our annual meeting. We are excited to have Johnny Quinn join us, especially in this Olympic year!
About Johnny:
"I am on a mission to deliver thought-provoking and action-packed messages to businesses and organizations of all sizes. Your audience deserves to be engaged and energized with the best content available. As a U.S. Olympian (Bobsled) and former professional football player, I have acquired tools to handcraft each speech to perfectly align with your audience. Toyota, Chick-fil-A, Cisco, Wells Fargo, Southwest Airlines, Zillow, LiftMaster, Fiserv and Lockheed Martin are a few clients that have hired me to speak so you will be in great company. I have been featured on media outlets around the world, such as: ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal".
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 19-22, 2022 in State College, PA and hosted by The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau!
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2022 PBA Directories Mailed!
PBA Membership Directories were mailed. Did you receive yours?
The directory is also online at PABUS.org.
Thank you to the advertisers this year!
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Don’t Fall Behind, Submit Your CERTS Grant Compliance Report on Time! CERTS Filing Deadline February 15, 2022
The CERTS Grant compliance reports are only available as an online fillable form which you can access through the CERTS Grant Portal. Click here on the Treasury web page to log into the CERTS Grant Portal to fill out and file your report.
Tips on how to complete and file the compliance report can be found in the CERTS Grant Users Guide. This 20 page guide has a detailed explanation for how to approach each item.
If you used a grant writer to submit your application or a 3rd party to assist you with your reporting, check out this Guidance on clarifying your authorized company reporting representative and how to make changes.
If you have any questions on the CERTS grant compliance report, please send an email to CERTS@treasury.gov.
Check out Treasury’s CERTS FAQs, they continue to update as new questions emerge.
Make sure you are signed up for reminders from Treasury on this and other upcoming reporting deadlines.
Also, read the letter sent to Speaker Pelosi and Leaders Schumer, McCarthy, and McConnell by a coalition of national organizations making the compelling case for additional CERTS funding and tax exemption.
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In Pittsburgh, Biden Talks Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Disruptions
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh to discuss the administration’s plan to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States and address the nation’s supply chain hurdles through infrastructure investments. Read more...
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Gov. Wolf Announces $1.7 Billion Pandemic Recovery Plan
Governor Tom Wolf announced a $1.7 billion plan – funded by the American Rescue Plan Act – to support Pennsylvania’s families, workers, small businesses, healthcare system, and economy recover fully from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
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Wolf Administration Highlights Transportation Benefits of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Pennsylvania Bridges
Pennsylvania is poised to receive an estimated $4 billion in new federal highway and bridge dollars over five years, including an estimated $1.6 billion from a new bridge program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Read more...
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Pennsylvania Republicans Decline To Endorse Candidate in Senate Race
Members of the GOP state committee, comprised of more than 300 officials, voted against endorsing candidates in any statewide race by a voice vote. Read more...
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Thompson Seeks Meeting With Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Over Bridge Toll Plan
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson and other Pennsylvania members of Congress are seeking an in-person meeting with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to discuss plans to toll bridges throughout the commonwealth. Read more...
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Recovering the Bus From the Collapsed Pittsburgh Bridge Was a Huge Effort
A sudden bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania captured headlines, with the fall of the Fern Hollow Creek crossing. The cleanup effort is in full swing, with the terrain and conditions presenting workers on the ground with significant challenges. In particular, it was a huge effort to recover the bus that was traveling across as the bridge gave way. Read more...
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PA To Spend $225M To Retain, Recruit Hospital Nurses, Provide Loan Debt Relief
Local hospital and nursing school officials hope $225 million in federal money being allocated to retain and recruit nursing staff in Pennsylvania, as well as provide debt relief to nursing students, is a step toward reducing a critical shortage in the profession. Read more...
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OSHA Formally Withdraws Its COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
The withdrawal of the standard comes after a Jan. 13 U.S. Supreme Court opinion staying the standard, saying that challengers to the rule, including American Trucking Associations, were likely to prevail on their claims. The high court voted 6-3 to stay the temporary standard, ruling that OSHA did not have the authority to issue the mandate. Read more...
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Transit Workers' Union Calls for Secretary Buttigieg to Speed Up Infrastructure
As President Biden shares his accomplishments, there is one agenda item that some are still waiting for. Read more...
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Training Provider Registry Now Fully Operational
All entities that provide entry-level driver training, as defined by the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations (see 49 CFR part 380 subparts F and G), must now access the Training Provider Registry to submit driver training certification records within two business days of a driver’s training completion. Log in to your Training Provider Portal to get started or download the instructions.
All CDL applicants who are required to take entry-level driver training must use the Training Provider Registry to search for a registered training provider. The interactive provider search is now available. Visit their website.
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Truck Stops, Governments Take On Parking in 2022 and Beyond
Love's Travel Stops doesn't plan to slow down expansion efforts this year. It anticipates adding 40 locations and 3,000 parking spaces for trucks in 2022. Read more...
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Sen. Reed Meets With Motorcoach Operators About Funding Needs
Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, continues to be a champion of the motorcoach and bus industry. He recently met with a group of motorcoach company owners, primarily from New England, and association representatives. Read more...
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Canadian Border Vaccination Requirement for Exempt Essential Travelers, including Commercial Truck Drivers
Effective January 15, 2022, all travelers entering Canada, including truck drivers, must use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information, including proof of vaccination. Read more...
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COVID Pandemic Continues to Rock Motorcoach Industry as Recovery is Slow
The American Bus Association – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism – released a report showing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the motorcoach industry not only in 2020 but also in 2021. Read more...
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How Inflation Is Impacting the Motorcoach Industry
Inflation is on the rise. According to a new Department of Labor report, the consumer price index rose 7% in December compared to a year ago, the highest it’s been since June 1982. The CPI is considered a sound index by which to measure inflation. So how has inflation impacted the motorcoach and bus industry, which has yet to rebound to pre-pandemic revenue levels? Read more...
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Uber Has Announced Its Operations in the Pickup and Charter Bus Segment in Brazil
The Uber Shuttle is for businesses and Toyota has already hired to transport employees between São Paulo and Sorocaba. Among the chartered companies is the Gatti Turismo, which was created in 1965. Read more...
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As Ontario, Quebec Loosen COVID Restrictions, Here’s What’s Open Across the Country
Millions of Canadians are once again able to dine indoors at restaurants and access services that were closed or reduced as Omicron took hold in December, as Quebec and Ontario begin to loosen some public health restrictions. Read more...
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ICYMI
Alerts, Invitations, Press Releases, and more are sent out to our Members as needed. Here are the emails we sent out since last Go News below.
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PBA maintains active Social Media Platforms. In addition to the emailed communications we send to you, we actively share information to our Facebook and Twitter accounts and our new LinkedIn. We encourage you to LIKE US, FOLLOW US and ENGAGE with us! #pabus | | | | |
