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Trans-Bridge Lines Completes Safety Week 2024
PBA Member, Trans-Bridge Lines announced that it recently completed its 2024 Safety Week event.
Employees attended a week-long series of sessions on all aspects of safety which included presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on training. Safety Week was held at the company’s Industrial Drive, Bethlehem location, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal’s Times Square Hall room.
Safety Week continues their ongoing commitment to safety in every situation and a dedication to employees, passengers, and the communities they serve. Read the press release.
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Busbud Joins Forces with Ratality to Accelerate B2B Software Growth
PBA Member Busbud, a global ground travel booking platform, announced the acquisition of Ratality, a South Africa-based award-winning provider of revenue management optimization software for ground travel operators.
By integrating Ratality's unique expertise, Busbud's Business Suite will be enhanced with game-changing features such as advanced demand forecasting, dynamic pricing, fleet and driver management, as well as solutions for the charter and rentals industry. Read the press release.
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Shapiro Administration Highlights Tourism Impact, Invites Public to National Travel & Tourism Week Activities at PennDOT Welcome Centers
PennDOT announced its 14 Welcome Centers hosted National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) from May 19-25. Around the state, tourism partners and counties promoted their businesses in-person to Welcome Center customers via static displays, giveaways and information tables. Partners included privately-owned Pennsylvania tourism attractions as well as state and national parks and museums. Read more...
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Shapiro Administration Reinforces EV Charger Network with Additional Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investment to Upgrade Existing Chargers
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced program details for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC-RAA) program. The program – created through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) -- will focus on repairing and replacing broken or non-operational electric vehicle (EV) chargers to improve the reliability of existing EV charging infrastructure across the state. Read more...
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I-95 Fully Reopened After Swift Reconstruction Following Collapse
PennDOT, in collaboration with federal and local partners, celebrated the completion of permanent repairs to I-95 in Philadelphia, less than a year after a fire caused a collapse. Following a tanker truck crash and fire on June 11, 2023, a temporary six-lane roadway was constructed in just 12 days. The newly constructed bridge and ramp are now fully operational, reopening all lanes as of May 24, 2024, ahead of schedule. Read more...
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Airport Announces Luxury Motorcoach Ground Service Linking AVP, Philadelphia International
American Airlines will launch in August a new tarmac-to-tarmac luxury motorcoach service connecting the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Philadelphia international airports. Read more...
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SEPTA’s Board of Directors Approves Bus Revolution, Set To Go Into Effect Next Summer
SEPTA’s board has approved the Bus Revolution plan, which will dramatically overhaul the transit network throughout the Philadelphia metro area starting next summer. Read more...
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White House Allocates $1 Billion for Nationwide Clean School Buses
The Biden administration has allocated nearly $1 billion to swap out traditional school buses with low- and zero-emission buses, aiming to cut down air pollution around schools and communities. Read more...
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Senate Confirms Homendy as NTSB Chair
The Senate recently confirmed Jennifer Homendy to continue to lead the National Transportation Safety Board. Read more...
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IRS Holding Up Fuel Tax Credits
The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert last week warning taxpayers about filing for a Fuel Tax Credit, claiming that the IRS has seen thousands of dubious claims come in where it appears taxpayers are claiming credits for which they are not eligible, leading to refunds being delayed and the need for taxpayers to show they have legitimate documentation to support these claims. Read more...
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DOJ Issues Proposed Rule to Reschedule Marijuana as Schedule III Substance
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 21 published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III drug, as marijuana usage rises. For the first time, more people in the U.S. are using marijuana daily than are drinking alcoholic beverages daily, according to a new study. The comment period on the proposed rule ends July 22. Read more...
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FMCSA Removes Two Devices from List of Registered ELDs
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed BLUE STAR ELD and ELD MANDATE PLUS devices from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). FMCSA placed these ELDs on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. The removals are effective May 21, 2024. Read more...
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FMCSA Reinstated BLUE STAR ELD to the List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
As of May 22, 2024, the following device is now listed on the list of registered ELDs. The ELD was previously revoked, but has been reinstated. Read more...
ELD Name: BLUE STAR ELD
ELD Model number: BRS
ELD Identifier: BRS153
ELD Provider: BLUE STAR ELD INC
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EPA Makes $1 Billion in Grants Available for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Including Transit Buses
The funding has been made available through the Inflation Reduction Act and works to reduce heavy-duty vehicle pollution. Read more...
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Which North American Airlines Offer Bus Services?
The aviation industry in North America is a diverse affair, with carriers of varying business models operating aircraft of all different shapes and sizes. This diversity is reflected in the network offerings of North American countries, with everything from regional feeder flights to ultra-long-haul intercontinental services on offer. However, as it happens, certain carriers from the region also use buses on some routes. Read more...
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Transit Agencies Must Replace Most Maintenance Workers This Decade
Transit agencies are facing overlapping crises, including a shortage of maintenance workers. They’ll need new recruiting and training regimens to hire more workers and transition to zero-emission fleets, per a new report. Read more...
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Brace for JFK Airport Traffic Nightmare As $19B Construction Plans Begin: What To Know
Summer will see an increase in travelers, according to the TSA, but the Port Authority is apologizing in advance for the longer waits for terminal access due to massive road constructions underway. Read more...
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NOAA Issues Its Most Aggressive Hurricane Season Forecast on Record
NOAA has released its 2024 outlook for the Atlantic basin hurricane season. The first named system in the Atlantic basin typically forms around June 20, with meteorologists tracking the first hurricane by Aug. 11. Read more...
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