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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Bloomberg Law: Nursing Worker Protections to Expand as Carveouts Rattle Nerves

  • January 3, 2023
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Nursing Worker Protections to Expand as Carveouts Rattle Nerves
Bloomberg Law
By Diego Areas Munhoz
January 3, 2023

Legislation expanding protections for millions of women who need time and space to pump breast milk at work is making waves in the transportation industry, where its uneven application has angered worker and business advocates alike.

The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, included in the fiscal year 2023 government funding package as an amendment from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), mandates that companies of over 50 employees to provide a private space and certain break times for nursing mothers to express breast milk.

But an 11th-hour compromise eases those requirements for rail and motorcoach operators and exempts air carriers from having to provide those accommodations at all.

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Yet the same carveout should’ve applied to bus drivers, said Peter J. Pantuso, president and CEO of the American Bus Association.

Motorcoach operators are the only ones responsible for the vehicle’s movement, he said. Even planned stops can delay passengers’ trips, considering that the time taken to pump may be greater than the scheduled stop time.

“Many of our passengers connect with airlines or they connect with trains or they connect with other bus systems. If they’re charter they’re scheduled to be at a theater at a certain time for tickets,” he said.

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