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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BUSRide: ABA and UMA Call on Congress to Act Immediately on Industry Relief

  • March 19, 2020
  • 1-min read

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ABA and UMA Call on Congress to Act Immediately on Industry Relief
BUSRide
March 19, 2020

The U.S motorcoach industry is requesting Congress put the motorcoaches back on the road by making available $10 billion in grants and $5 billion in zero percent interest rates to the motorcoach industry, ensuring these monies are available immediately and easily accessible.

Second only to the U.S. airline industry, the nation’s motorcoach industry provides nearly 600 million passenger trips annually and is made up of more than 3,000 mostly small family-owned, often multigeneration, companies. Nearly 100,000 employees in our industry are facing layoffs. These include drivers, mechanics, cleaners and office staff.

The American Bus Association (ABA) and the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) representing the North America’s motorcoach industry estimates the industry will lose nearly $8 billion in the next five months alone.

This impact on the industry is a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These numbers will only increase as the crisis worsens, or recovery is delayed.

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