VIRGINIA MOTORCOACH ASSOCIATION                                                                                                                            Back to Membership Page
106 Main St., Brookneal, VA 24528
434-376-1150 FAX 434-376-1156

OPERATOR/ TOUR OPERATOR CODE OF ETHICS

            This code of ethics for the members of the Virginia Motorcoach Association has been adopted to promote and maintain the highest standards of intercity bus service and personal conduct among its members.

            We, the members of the Virginia Motorcoach Association, in carrying out our roles of providing service to the traveling public recognize the need to do so in a professional manner and to deal with the public and our colleagues with the highest degree of integrity.  Therefore, we herewith set forth the following creed which shall govern our endeavors to fulfill our obligations:

            To adhere to the professional standards of the Virginia Motorcoach Association and to
             work to  further its goals and objectives.

            To conduct all business affairs with integrity, sincerity and accuracy in an open and
            forthright manner.

            To act with integrity in financial dealings with the public and with entities utilized to help    
             arrange or provide services and accommodations to motorcoach travelers.

            To conduct our business and operations in such a manner in order to protect the public and      
             to promote the image of the industry.

            To work to instill consumer and public confidence in the industry, avoiding any action
            conducive to discrediting it or membership in the Association.

            To maintain on a current status all license, permits and authority required by the USDOT, the
            Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and other federal, state and local government agencies
            applicable to the industry.

            To adhere and comply with all articles of the bylaws of the Virginia Motorcoach Association.

I have read and agree to adhere to this Code of Ethics.

Signature:  ______________________________________________________

Title:  ______________________________________________________

Name of Company:  _________________________________________________

This Code of Ethics must have the following documents attached when submitted:

            Completed Application
            Two Letters of Recommendation from current operator members
            Copy of Certificate of Operating Authority (State and Federal)
            Copy of Insurance Certificate
            Signed Code of Ethics
            Check for the appropriate amount of membership dues