Federal Register #2026-11832

Tentative Approval for Reliant Transportation Group to Acquire Control of Southwest Coaches, Inc. and Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc.

This opportunity concerns the tentative approval by the Surface Transportation Board for a change of control involving two interstate passenger motor carriers. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (federal agency) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Reliant Transportation Group, LLC - TIP MNC Acquisition, LLC - TIP MN Investments LP - Tiger Infrastructure Partners Fund IV AIV LP - Southwest Coaches, Inc. - Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Acquisition of 100% equity interests in Southwest Coaches, Inc. and Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. - Ongoing provision of school transportation and charter bus services under existing contracts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Both carriers will continue to operate as separate legal entities - No consolidation of routes or services is planned - Existing contracts, management, fleets, and operating authorities will be maintained - The transaction is not expected to reduce competition or affect service adequacy - Public comments are solicited before final approval

Description

This notice pertains to the tentative approval of an application by Reliant Transportation Group, LLC and associated entities to acquire control of two federally regulated interstate passenger motor carriers: Southwest Coaches, Inc. and Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. The transaction involves the purchase of 100% equity interests from the current owners. The carriers will continue to operate as separate legal entities providing school transportation and charter services under existing contracts and management. The Board is seeking public comments on the transaction, with a deadline of July 27, 2026, and replies by August 11, 2026. If no opposing comments are filed, the transaction will be approved effective July 28, 2026.

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