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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FleetNews: Motorcoaches Play Key Role in Protecting Washington, D.C. for Inauguration

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Motorcoaches Play Key Role in Protecting Washington, D.C. for Inauguration
Fleet News Daily
January 20, 2021

500 motorcoaches can be seen in Washington, D.C. this week as they bring 25,000 National Guard members

As many as 500 motorcoaches from all around the country can be seen in Washington, D.C. this week as they bring 25,000 National Guard members into the nation’s capital for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Jan. 20.

“Once again these small family businesses have heard the call and answered it,” said Peter Pantuso, president & CEO of the American Bus Association. “Just like during hurricane season in the south this past summer and fall, these businesses that are struggling to survive the effects of the pandemic are rallying their drivers and buses to help protect our nation’s capital.”

The motorcoach industry has been one of the hardest hit in the transportation sector with little assistance from the government. After lobbying Congress for 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic and seeing more than 80,000 personnel furloughed and nearly half of the industry’s 3,000 small, family-owned businesses shuttered, the industry received a desperately needed shot in the arm when Congress passed the latest relief package in December that included $2 billion for the industry to share with the school bus and passenger vessel industries. The industry had originally asked for $10 billion through the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act, which had received 60 Senators and 271 Representatives signing on to co-sponsor in the 116th Congress.  

 “The private motorcoach industry has lost more than $11 billion because of the pandemic and is only running at 10-15 percent capacity compared to 2019 levels,” Pantuso said. “We asked for $10 billion during the 116th Congress, but as the pandemic keeps going so does our growing need for funding to keep our industry afloat. We look forward to working with the Biden Administration and the 117th Congress to get the bridge we need to survive.”

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