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Mask RequiredParamus, NJ --- Coach USA is proud to announce that Derrick Waters, Chief Executive Officer, has been selected to serve on the United States Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT). This designation reflects Mr. Waters' and Coach USA’s continuous commitment to passenger safety and passion for social responsibility within the transportation industry.
Comprised of 15 leaders in the aviation, bus, law enforcement, maritime, port, rail, and trucking sectors, the ACHT was established to address human trafficking concerns and all those affected by it. Alongside the other committee members, Mr. Waters will leverage his expertise to provide policy recommendations and strategies to the Secretary of Transportation on how to combat this crime.
"I am honored to have been appointed to the United States Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking," said Derrick Waters. "At Coach USA, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the communities we serve, and the mission of this advisory committee closely aligns with those goals. I take this responsibility seriously, and I look forward to collaborating with my fellow committee members on trafficking awareness and prevention initiatives.”
Coach USA is also partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking through their Bussing on the Lookout (BOTL) program. This comprehensive program equips all drivers, supervisors, managers, and dispatchers with the knowledge to identify and report potential signs of human trafficking. Mr. Waters’ seat on this influential committee further supports Coach USA’s dedication to the well-being of its passengers beyond its core operations.
About Coach USA:
Coach USA is one of the nation’s largest transportation companies where the top priority is the safety of its customers and employees. We operate 2,250 vehicles and have more than 3,000 employees who serve millions of passengers. Coach USA provides critical local and intercity transport services for communities throughout the United States and Canada via Coach Canada. Coach USA also owns and operates Megabus which provides affordable, express bus service for intercity travel. Since launching in 2006, Megabus has served more than 50 million customers throughout more than 500 cities across the nation.
