The Department of Homeland Security has announced the recipients of the 2023 Intercity Bus Security Grants, totaling $2 million.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the Intercity Bus Security Grants help protect surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and increase the resilience of transit infrastructure.
DHS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency determined that the two priority areas for the grants are improving cybersecurity and enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded places. Second-tier priorities include effective planning; training and awareness campaigns; equipment and capital projects; and exercises.
“Our heartiest congratulations to this year’s grant recipients,” said UMA’s President and CEO Scott Michael. “Protecting our passengers, employees, assets and infrastructure is vital to the industry’s continuing success.”
Below are the 2023 Intercity Bus Security Grant recipients listed by state, with the amount of the awards.
State – Operator – FY 2023 IBSGP Award
CA – Lux Bus America – $157,025
CA – Best Tours & Travel – $23,037
FL – Astro Travel & Tours – $25,541
FL – Escot Bus Lines – $63,575
FL – A Candies Coachworks – $43,943
IL – Aries Charter Transportation – $223,577
KS – Crossroad Tours – $25,425
MD – Dillons Bus Service – $23,628
MA – Peter Pan Bus Lines – $48,711
NJ – Academy Express – $242,565
NJ – Coach USA – $323,595
NJ – Suburban Trails – $20,155
NJ – Hudson Transit Lines – $58,469
PA – Trans-Bridge Lines – $81,388
PA – David Thomas Tours – $20,274
TX – Greyhound Lines – $364,350
TX – Star Shuttle and Charter – $23,747
VA – Quick-Livick – $40,949
WI – Lamers Bus Lines – $190,046
Total: $2 million
* Companies listed in bold are UMA Members
