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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BizJournals: Another $2B Grant Program is Launching. Here’s Who is Eligible.

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 Another $2B Grant Program is Launching. Here's Who is Eligible.
Biz Journals
Andy Medici
June 23, 2021

The Treasury Department has officially opened up its $2 billion Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) grant program to bus, motorcoach, school bus and passenger companies hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The grant program, signed into law in late 2020, provides grants to businesses that saw a loss of revenue of 25% or more from the pandemic. The grant itself can be used for operating expenses and for any debt created to help maintain payroll for employees, as well as any costs for personal protective equipment and other pandemic protection measures. Businesses do not request specific grant amounts under the program, according to the Treasury Department, which will use its own formula to calculate how much each applicant gets.

“$2 billion is nowhere close to being enough,” said Peter Pantuso, president and CEO of the American Bus Association, adding that the original version of the legislation that authorized the grant program called for $10 billion and had widespread support in Congress. “That $10 billion was barely enough to provide a bridge to the motorcoach industry alone. Despite its overwhelming support, the $10 billion was reduced to $2 billion in the December stimulus package.”

Pantuso said about 25% of the industry had shuttered with more companies closing daily.

“We are continuing to work with key members of Congress to restore the CERTS funding to the full $10 billion by adding another $8 billion to the program,” Pantuso said.

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