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The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) recently released an important report that studied the impact that motorcoaches have on the environment. The study, Updated Comparison of Energy Use and Emissions from Different Transportation Modes Using the Latest Available Datasets, was conducted in conjunction with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). According to the press release regarding the report, this new study expands on another study the ABAF released in 2019 “reaffirming motorcoaches as a sustainable and environmentally friendly mode of transportation.” The 2019 study was conducted in conjunction with M.J. Bradley & Associates (now part of ERM), an energy and sustainability advisory company.
According to ABAF, the association’s research arm partnered with TTI to assess the environmental impact of motorcoach operations, comparing energy use and emissions with other transportation modes. The report pitted motorcoach travel against other modes such as trains, vanpool, and personal passenger car.
The full report is available at buses.org or via this link: bit.ly/3uhKTtZ.
“This recent report continues to show the energy efficiency and low emissions by motorcoaches, especially on a per person basis. It is clearly the best travel option for most of the traveling public and the environment,” says ABA CEO Peter Pantuso.
Visit buses.org for more information.
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ILLBA’s holiday dinner welcomed 35 members and guests
On Tuesday, January 23, the Illinois Limousine & Bus Association (ILLBA) held their annual holiday dinner at Carlucci in Rosemont, Ill. Despite an icy blast that stuck the Chicagoland area, 35 attendees and guests attended from across the region for an evening of low-key networking and three-course meal sponsored by Nationwide Bus Sales and L.A. West Luxury Coaches.
“This was the first official in-person social event the association has held since COVID,” says ILLBA Executive Director/Secretary Paula DeBiasi of Chicago Coachworks. “It was really about networking. Many of our members have never had the opportunity to meet face-to-face since the pandemic, so this dinner gave them the opportunity to relax and get to know each other.”
ILLBA President Tracy Raimer of Windy City Limousine & Bus, along with DeBiasi, took time to welcome the members and thank them for coming. After they thanked the evening’s sponsors, a local photographer was on hand to take free headshots of each attendee.
L to R: Jim Jordan of Lux Tux Transportation, ILLBA President Tracy Raimer of Windy City Limousine & Coach, and CD/NLA Show pass winner George Georgiev of K&G Coach Line.
“This was a really cool thing, particularly since a headshot can run you $150-$250,” says DeBiasi. “We’ve been distributing posts to the members that their photos should be put on business cards and marketing material for the show in Vegas.”
In addition to the free headshots, members were invited to take part in a series of raffles, including a pass to the CD/NLA Show in Vegas this March 3-6. George Georgiev of K&G Coach Line was the lucky winner of the pass.
“It’s always great to see people get excited for the raffles,” says DeBiasi. “It adds to the excitement of the evening.”
ILLBA’s next event is a Coffee With ILLBA webinar on Tuesday February 13, via Zoom.
Visit illba.org for more information.
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Limo Land, a Missouri-based builder of limousines, executive vans, and buses also known as Springfield Coach Group, has won an award for one of the top things made in the Ozarks. Recognized by the Springfield Business Journal, the company joins 15 other companies and manufacturers from Southwest Missouri, with a diverse group of products ranging from ice cream and beer to furniture and limousines. Each product was chosen to represent the area’s manufacturing community and showcase the best of Ozarks ingenuity. In addition, an award will be given for Plant Manager of the Year.
However, Limo Land is requesting help from the industry to earn the #1 slot. Operators can click this link, and then select Limo Land by hitting "Click here to vote for the 2024 Voter's Choice Award!"
“This award for coolest things made in the Ozarks is a great privilege and honor for many reasons, including bringing awareness to our industry and getting the community involved in our passion. The best part for me is sharing this experience with our employees and making sure they know they are appreciated and their work matters. This has been a great morale boost for all!” says Limo Land Vice President of Marketing Gary Spaniak III.
The Springfield Business Journal will host an event at the Barley House at Moon Town Crossing on February 29 at 5:30 p.m. to recognize the award winners. At the dinner, attendees are able to see the products and visit each of the 16 winning manufacturers, find out which product wins the Voter’s Choice Award, and discover which products were selected for special honors by the selection committee.
Visit limoland.com for more information.
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