Federal Register #MCF 21147

Regulatory Approval for Student Transportation of America, Inc. Acquisition of Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC

This notice concerns the tentative regulatory approval by the Surface Transportation Board for Student Transportation of America, Inc. (STA) to acquire Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board, U.S. Department of Transportation - Companies Involved: - Student Transportation of America, Inc. (STA) - Major school bus transportation provider in the U.S. and Canada - Operates approximately 22,000 vehicles, transporting 1,250,000 students daily - Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC - Massachusetts-based school bus operator - Operates about 350 buses, transporting 9,500 students daily - Nature of Action: - Regulatory approval for STA to acquire all voting securities of Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC - No overlap in school districts served by the two companies - No significant employment reductions expected - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a corporate acquisition approval - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Transaction subject to public comment period - Approval effective unless opposing comments are filed - Place of Performance and Key Locations: - Tremblay's Bus operates in New Bedford, Fall River, and Dartmouth, Massachusetts - Regulatory offices involved are located in Washington, DC

Description

Student Transportation of America, Inc. (STA) and its parent entities filed an application seeking authority to acquire all voting securities of Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC. STA controls multiple passenger motor carriers primarily providing school bus transportation under contracts with local schools. Tremblay's Bus is a passenger motor carrier based in Massachusetts, also primarily providing school bus transportation under contracts with local schools. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the proposed acquisition of control, with comments due by June 29, 2026. If no opposing comments are filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

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