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1/25/2022


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Totem Pole Playhouse Joins PBA!

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Since 1950, Totem Pole Playhouse has provided professional summer theatre to residents and visitors of Franklin and Adams counties. Located just 17 miles west of Gettysburg and only two hours from Washington, DC and Baltimore, the theatre is known nationally for attracting high quality professional artists and for its wide variety of theatrical programming. Contact Connie Merry at cmerry@totempoleplayhouse.org or (717) 352-2164. Welcome!

David Thomas Trailways Wins Safety Award

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David Thomas Trailways wins Trailways 2021 Fleet Service for Safety Award for companies traveling under two million miles, Charter & Tour Division. David Benedict said "It is nice to get recognition for being a leader in running a safe bus company." Congratulations!

FMCSA “Motorcoach 18-CARAT” Virtual Workshop

January 27, 2022

Virtual

Registration Closed

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PBA 2022 Marketplace

March 21- 22, 2022 

The Liberty Arena Williamsport, PA

Register Today!

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PBA 2022 Annual Meeting

June 19-22, 2022

Wyndham Garden

State College, PA

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Interested in Hosting a PBA 2024 Event? 

Please visit our 2024 event pages for a copy of

the bid specs:

NYC & Company Launches NYC Winter Outing

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NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau, has launched NYC Winter Outing offering savings throughout the city on Broadway shows, restaurants, accommodations, museums and more. Read more...

Vintage Buses Roll Onto Movie Screens, and Museums Cash In

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In a touching scene from the 1994 movie “Forrest Gump,” Forrest’s girlfriend Jenny is looking out the back window of a 1959 GM TDM 4515 bus, waving and flashing the peace sign at Forrest, who is dressed in his military uniform.


That yellow and green bus also can be seen at The Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which rented the vintage vehicle to the production company that filmed “Forrest Gump.” It is one of the more popular buses at the museum, with visitors eager to recreate Jenny’s scene. Read more...

PBA Driver and Employee of Distinction Award Nominations are Open!


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!

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. As always, please contact us if questions!


Deadlines Approaching: Hurry and Register for PBA's 2022 Marketplace!

  • February 1, 2022 - Operator/Group Leader Registration Deadline
  • February 1, 2022 - Operator FAM Scheduling Deadline-View the FAM list!
  • February 1, 2022 - Sponsorship Deadline
  • 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!


If you can't attend, consider a Sponsorship or place an ad in the directory and receive recognition during Marketplace.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

CERTS Filing Deadline February 15, 2022

The Treasury has published a user guide for CERTS reporting, due February 15, 2022. The guide provides information on using Treasury’s portal to submit required quarterly reports under the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Program.


Section 1: Verification of Grantee Information

Section 2: Total Funds Used On or Before December 31, 2021

Section 3: Organizational Use of Funds

Section 4: Detail on Use of Funds

Section 5: Recalls & Rehires Certification

Section 6: Other Certifications

Section 7: Changes in Control, Bankruptcy, and Legal Actions

Section 8: Feedback

Section 9: Certified Submission

Gov. Wolf, DOT Secretary Buttigieg Announce Pennsylvania to Receive $1.6 Billion to Fix Bridges Across the Commonwealth

Governor Tom Wolf stood alongside U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to launch the largest bridge formula program in American history, made possible by the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Pennsylvania is set to receive $1.6 billion to fix more than 3,000 bridges across the commonwealth. Read more...

The Port Authority of Allegheny County to Require Employees to be Vaccinated Against COVID

If employees are not vaccinated by the March 15 deadline, they will face discipline up to termination, according to a statement from Port Authority officials. Read more...

Camp Hill Considers Legal Action on I-83 Bridge Toll As Local Officials Discuss Response

Local officials hope to present a united front against the state’s proposal to toll the Interstate 83 bridge over the Susquehanna, with Camp Hill borough council authorizing their solicitor to look into legal action that could involve other municipalities. Read more...

Department Of Health Adds New Free COVID-19 Test Sites Across Pennsylvania

The Department of Health today announced that new free COVID-19 testing sites will be operational through a partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI). Sites include the addition of Greene and Pike counties. Through the AMI partnerships, the Wolf Administration also has additional testing sites in Berks, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Crawford, and Mifflin counties.  Read more...

Robin Hutcheson Announced as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that Robin Hutcheson will become the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. As Deputy Administrator, Ms. Hutcheson will serve as the Acting Administrator. Read more...

New Canadian Border Vaccination Requirement  

Effective January 15, 2022, all travelers entering Canada, including bus operators, must use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information, including proof of vaccination. Submission of mandatory travel information can be done up to 72 hours before arriving in Canada. ArriveCAN is available as a free mobile app and can also be accessed via a web-based version. Read more...

2022 DOT Random Testing Rates Notice

The FRA annual random drug testing rate for Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) employees will be 25% in 2022. For all other DOT Agencies, the 2022 annual random testing rates will remain the same as the 2021 rates.  Read more...

Truck Crashes Increase After ELD Mandate, Study Finds

A new study has found that the federal ELD mandate has not reduced accidents and that its implementation correlates with an increase in unsafe driving incidents. Read more...

Order Free Rapid Coronavirus Tests on New Federal Website

A federal website where Americans can order free coronavirus rapid tests is launched and allows each household to order up to four tests, senior administration officials said. Read more...

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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