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Champion Coach joins Hoffmann, keeping family involved as business grows

Champion Coach joins Hoffmann, keeping family involved as business grows

October 29, 2026 | by Shandra Martinez |

Hoffmann’s purchase gives Champion Coach support to grow while the Dance family keeps running the business and serving its customers.

DATTCO acquires Leprechaun Lines while retaining name and local leadership

DATTCO acquires Leprechaun Lines while retaining name and local leadership

October 29, 2026 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

DATTCO expands its Northeast operations with Leprechaun Lines acquisition, preserving the company’s name, New Windsor location and local leadership team.

DATTCO acquires Land/Jet, expanding service and modernizing regional fleet

DATTCO acquires Land/Jet, expanding service and modernizing regional fleet

March 26, 2026 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

DATTCO’s acquisition of Land/Jet expands regional operations, retains employees, modernizes its fleet and strengthens transportation services across Connecticut and New York.

Century-old bus companies unite in regional expansion deal

Century-old bus companies unite in regional expansion deal

April 17, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Jefferson Lines acquires Karst Stage, merging two transportation providers with over 200 years combined service.

Kelly Tours acquires Ionosphere Tours, expanding group travel services in the Southeast

Kelly Tours acquires Ionosphere Tours, expanding group travel services in the Southeast

February 3, 2025 | by Shandra Martinez |

Kelly Tours expands its reach with the acquisition of Ionosphere Tours, adding a new location and enhancing its group travel services.

Niagara Scenic Tours acquires Star Travel and Tours

Niagara Scenic Tours acquires Star Travel and Tours

January 2, 2025 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Niagara Scenic Tours acquires Rochester-based Star Travel and Tours, expanding its premium motorcoach services across upstate New York. 

After a long search, Windy City Limousine finds perfect match in new owner TBL Group

After a long search, Windy City Limousine finds perfect match in new owner TBL Group

October 15, 2024 | by Shandra Martinez |

George Jacobs sells Windy City Limousine to John Ferrari’s TBL Group after a long search for the right buyer. 

Little Rock’s Arrow Coach Lines bought by Village Travel

Little Rock’s Arrow Coach Lines bought by Village Travel

November 6, 2023 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Wichita, Kansas-based Village Travel has acquired Arrow Coach Lines of Little Rock, Arkansas, according to a statement released by both companies.

The deal took effect…

Denver-based Hermes Worldwide acquires Presidential Limousine

Denver-based Hermes Worldwide acquires Presidential Limousine

March 13, 2023 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Denver-based Hermes Worldwide Inc. has acquired Presidential Limousine Inc., allowing Hermes to expand its offerings and extend its reach to a broader audience.

“We are…

Traton Group makes $3.7 billion deal to acquire Navistar

Traton Group makes $3.7 billion deal to acquire Navistar

October 31, 2020 | by Taylor Hannon-Ekbatani |

Volkswagen AG’s heavy-truck division the Traton Group said it will accept a counteroffer issued by IC Bus parent company Navistar International Corporation, to acquire all…

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