BEWARE: ABA Marketplace Scams

We want to bring to your immediate attention a concerning issue that has arisen in the last few days. There has been an increasing number of scam calls targeting our members and Marketplace registrants regarding hotel reservations.

 

Important Details:

Scam Activity: The most prolific scam call is coming from 800-878-0113 from an individual named "Joseph." This caller is falsely claiming to offer an early bird rate for hotel stays in Philadelphia.

Our Process: ABA will be opening up hotel reservations on August 9, and we are not using any third-party affiliate to call you about those reservations, secure "special" low rates, or other offers. These calls are scams.

 

Action Steps

Do Not Engage: If you receive such a call from 800-878-0113 or other unfamiliar number, we suggest blocking the number to remove further contact from the scammer.

Official Reservations: The only way to secure your hotel reservations is through ABA and the Marketplace website. Information on how to make reservations will be posted on August 9, and we will send out a notice to all current registered attendees with information on how to secure your hotel booking.

 

ABA is committed to ensuring your safety and the security of your information. Please remain vigilant and do not engage with these fraudulent calls. If you have any questions or need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us directly at (800) 283-2877.

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PressHerald: Concord Coach Lines to Restart Maine-Boston Bus Service in Mid-August

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Concord Coach Lines to Restart Maine-Boston Bus Service in Mid-August
Portland Press Herald
Peter McGuire
August 6, 2020
 

Intercity buses and charter coaches have taken a beating during the pandemic. Residents have avoided travel, some states have restrictions on visitors and many charter trips have been canceled. The American Bus Association estimates the $15 billion industry is running at about 15 percent of capacity.

“People are not up and moving, they are not traveling in any kind of normal pattern yet,” said Peter Pantuso, president and CEO of the American Bus Association. “I don’t think we will see much difference between now and the end of the year.”

Bus companies are following or going beyond protocols developed by the association to provide safe service during the pandemic, Pantuso added.

“If they are following all those steps, it is hard to imagine there is a safer way to travel than by bus or motor coach,” he said.

Between 15 percent and 40 percent of the U.S. passenger bus industry, including commuter lines, scheduled intercity service and charter buses, could go out of business because of the pandemic, Pantuso said. The association has pushed for a targeted bailout to bus companies struggling with little to no revenue.

In July, Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine and Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island introduced a bill that would provide up to $10 billion in grants to transportation companies that have been negatively affected by the pandemic. The bill was co-sponsored by Sen. Angus King of Maine, an independent, and 23 other senators.

Pantuso hopes that bill will be folded into a future economic relief bill passed by Congress.

“We need assistance – we need help as an industry to stay alive,” he said.

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