Federal Register #MCF 21148

Regulatory Approval of Change in Control for Safe-Way Bus Co. and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc.

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board addresses the after-the-fact approval of Jane and Thomas Stiles' acquisition of control over Safe-Way Bus Co. and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc., both interstate school transportation providers. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB) - Companies Involved: - Safe-Way Bus Co. - Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc. - Acquired by Jane Stiles and Thomas Stiles (each with 50% ownership) - Services Provided: - School transportation services under contract to multiple school districts in Minnesota and Wisconsin - Safe-Way Bus Co.: Serves Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, and Hudson, MN, with a fleet of approximately 51 school buses and additional smaller buses/vans for special needs and preschool students - Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc.: Serves Somerset and Unity School Districts, WI, with approximately 34 full-sized buses, smaller buses, and vans - Unique/Notable Requirements: - This is a regulatory approval of a change in control, not a procurement of products or services - No adverse competitive effects, changes to employee conditions, or significant operational changes resulted from the transaction - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a product/service procurement - Locations: - School transportation services performed in Inver Grove Heights, Hudson, Somerset, and Balsam Lake (Minnesota and Wisconsin) - Regulatory oversight and contracting office at the Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC

Description

Jane Stiles and Thomas Stiles each acquired a 50% ownership interest in Safe-Way Bus Co. and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc., both interstate motor carriers of passengers, without prior Board authority. They filed an application for after-the-fact Board authority to rectify this oversight. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the transaction, which involves school transportation services under contract to various school districts in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The transaction has not resulted in adverse competitive effects or changes to employee conditions. Comments on the transaction are due by June 22, 2026, with replies due by July 6, 2026.

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