Motorcoach Companies Helping Communities Devastated by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left widespread destruction, impacting thousands of families and communities along the Atlantic Coast. Now, more than ever, our efforts can make a difference. Several motorcoach companies are stepping up to provide essential support, supplies, and aid to help these communities recover. Join us in this relief effort by donating or volunteering.

How You Can Help

You can get involved in the following ways:

  • Monetary Donations: Financial contributions go directly toward providing essentials like food, water, and shelter for those affected. You can donate directly to local relief organizations.
  • Supply Donations: Essential items like bottled water, canned goods, hygiene products, blankets, and first aid supplies are urgently needed. Find local drop-off points where you can bring these much-needed supplies.
  • Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time to help distribute supplies or assist with rebuilding efforts. Local organizations and motorcoach companies are organizing efforts to transport volunteers and supplies to the affected areas.

 

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ABA Thanks Rep. LaMalfa for Championing Motorcoaches During House Transportation and Infrastructure

  • February 12, 2021
  • 1-min read

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The American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism – thanks Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) for his support of the motorcoach industry and for offering an amendment aimed at getting additional targeted aid to the motorcoach industry.

During the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup earlier this week, Rep. LaMalfa offered an amendment to reduce the $30 billion in transit funding by $8 billion and redirect it to provide additional funding to the CERTS grant program. Unfortunately, the amendment was defeated, although members of the Committee expressed support for additional CERTS Act funding through legislation under consideration by the House Financial Services Committee.

Since the COVID pandemic hit a year ago, the private motorcoach industry has been decimated. The industry went from generating over $15 billion in annual revenue in 2019 to $2.6 billion in 2020. Nearly 80 percent of the industry’s workforce has been furloughed.  

“We thank Congressman LaMalfa for his support of the industry,” said Peter Pantuso, ABA president & CEO. “It is unfathomable how our industry continually gets shut out of relief talks when the motorcoach industry meets the goals of the Administration in providing fair, equitable and environmentally friendly transportation for all. However, we don’t know how long we will be around to provide safe, affordable transportation to all Americans everywhere without help from Congress. The industry’s situation is dire.”

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