The primary purpose of the Association from its founding in 1923 has been and will continue to be the maintaining of a viable presence in the legislative and regulatory process which impact so greatly upon our industry and consequently upon the quality and cost of service our operators provide for the traveling public.  Philosophically, a sound governmental relations posture is the basis upon which all other Association activities have been established.  While the PBA concentrates most of its attention upon governmental matters at the State level, we do cooperate with the American Bus Association and United Motorcoach Association in promoting or impeding legislation and regulations at the National level, which similarly affect the bus transportation industry.  PBA has a contract lobbyist located in Harrisburg, PA.