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. Rose for Championing Motorcoaches in Financial Services Committee Hearing Today

  • 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 John Rose (R-Tenn.) for his support of the motorcoach industry and for offering an amendment aimed at getting additional targeted aid to the motorcoach industry. 

During the Financial Services Committee markup, Rep. Rose offered an amendment to create a $1 billion set aside in the State Small Business Credit Initiative for the motorcoach industry by requiring that the funding be allocated to business enterprises that are providers of “transportation services.” The amendment uses the definition of “transportation services” provided in the CERTS Act. 

 

In his remarks on the amendment, Rep. Rose said, “Like many Tennessee-owned businesses, shutdowns because of COVID-19 have stifled the entertainment and travel industries. In the Financial Services Committee, I introduced an amendment to specifically aid the motorcoach industry by redirecting proposed relief funds for the temporary, targeted aid they need.” 

 

 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 Rose for his unwavering support of the industry,” said Peter Pantuso, ABA president & CEO. “The motorcoach industry has been shut out continuing COVID relief discussions to the detriment of an already decimated industry. Our industry meets the goals of the Administration in providing fair, equitable and environmentally friendly transportation for all, but without help from Congress, we won't be around to continue providing Americans affordable and accessible travel options.” 

 

 

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