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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California Bus Operators: We Need Your Help!

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Force CARB to Notice Our Industry is Environmentally Friendly

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is looking to ram through additional changes to its already overbearing regulation related to engine emissions. This CARB regulation is more stringent than the EPA’s new Heavy Duty Engine Standards. CARB’s final regulation could potentially lead to no new bus sales in the state of California, or other states that adopt their regulations, until 2027 at the earliest.

Luckily, because CARB is taking this action it provides us a second chance to weigh in on these emission rules. We think one of the best ways we as an industry can make a difference is by requesting a public hearing to get all of the issues with these rules and impacts to our industry out on the table and in the open.

CARB will conduct a public hearing if enough of us request one. Any interested person must request a public hearing by Sept. 3.

The request for a hearing may be submitted in the same manner as written comments

Please request a hearing electronically or by sending in a letter request via mail. ABA has created a template letter in collaboration with the California Bus Association that you can download, edit, put on your letterhead and submit. Click here to download the letter.

To file your hearing request, visit https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/applications/public-comments.

* Click on “Submit Comments” on the line associated with “Notice of Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendments to the Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus Regulation

We need your help! Please request a public hearing today.

Talking points for the hearing and template comments to follow.
 

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