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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TBN: Congress Misses Bus on Motorcoach Relief

  • April 28, 2020
  • 1-min read

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Congress Misses Bus on Motorcoach Relief
The Brunswick News
Mary Starr
April 28, 2020

 

All sectors of the travel industry have been affected by the shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nearly all, that is. One particular niche, the motorcoach industry, a segment of which is also known as the travel and tour industry, has been overlooked, even by the U.S. Congress, which has failed to grant relief to the industry in its recently passed economic relief packages.

“Congress missed the bus,” said Peter Pantuso, president and CEO of the American Bus Association. “They completely ignored the motorcoach industry – the movers of America – while every other form of passenger transportation, i.e. airlines, Amtrak and transit have received more than $50 billion to save these industries …”

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