Federal Register #Docket No. MCF 21145

Regulatory Approval of Acquisition of Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. by Private Owners

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board addresses the after-the-fact approval of the acquisition of control of Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. by Thomas L. Hey and James A. Hey. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), under the United States Department of Transportation - Transaction Details: - Approval and authorization of the acquisition of 100% of Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. stock by Thomas L. Hey and James A. Hey - The acquisition was completed without prior Board authority - Both individuals are also co-owners of Southwest Coaches, Inc. d/b/a Southwest Tour and Travel - Companies Involved: - Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc.: Interstate motor carrier of passengers, primarily providing school transportation and charter services in Fairmont, MN - Fleet: 2 motorcoaches, 22 school buses - Southwest Coaches, Inc.: Interstate motor carrier of passengers, operating in Marshall, MN - Fleet: 8 motorcoaches, 34 school buses - Service Areas and Contracts: - Minnesota Motor Bus serves Fairmont and surrounding school districts, with contracts for school transportation and charters for universities and youth groups - Southwest Coaches serves Marshall and surrounding school districts, with similar contracts - The companies operate in distinct service areas with no overlap - Regulatory Findings: - The Board finds no adverse effects on competition, employee conditions, or service adequacy - The transaction is consistent with the public interest - Notable Requirements: - This is a regulatory approval for a financial transaction, not a procurement of goods or services - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being requested

Description

This notice concerns the after-the-fact approval of a 2010 transaction in which Thomas L. Hey and James A. Hey acquired control of Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc., an interstate motor carrier of passengers, without prior Board authority. The applicants, who also co-own Southwest Coaches, Inc., filed for retroactive approval to rectify this oversight. The Surface Transportation Board is tentatively approving the transaction, which involves school transportation and charter services in Minnesota, and will finalize approval if no opposing comments are received by May 18, 2026.

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