Federal Register #MCF 21154

STB notice on First Student’s proposed acquisition of two Connecticut transportation providers

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) notice concerns First Student’s proposed acquisition of two Connecticut transportation providers, not a procurement of goods or services. - Government buyer: Surface Transportation Board; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Transaction parties: First Student, Inc. proposes to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services, Inc. by purchasing their outstanding shares. EQT Infrastructure V Collect EUR SCSp and EQT Infrastructure V Collect USD SCSp joined the application through their manager, EQT Fund Management S.à r.l. - Services described: Autumn provides school transportation, with limited charter and special transportation services. Ambassador provides wheelchair-accessible, non-emergency passenger, and special education transportation, including limited interstate passenger service. - Operational information: The notice anticipates continuation of existing services and contracts, no material operational changes, and offers of employment to substantially all existing employees. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory transaction notice, not a solicitation or contract award. No requested products, quantities, part numbers, contract value, or performance period are stated.

Description

First Student, Inc. applied for approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services, Inc. by acquiring all issued and outstanding capital stock of both companies. EQT Infrastructure V Collect EUR SCSp and EQT Infrastructure V Collect USD SCSp joined the application, and First Student submitted a supplement addressing competitive conditions. The Surface Transportation Board tentatively approved and authorized the transaction, subject to opposing comments; if none are timely filed by November 23, 2026, the notice becomes the Board’s final action effective November 24, 2026. Applicant replies to any comments are due December 8, 2026.

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