🚍Analysis of Van Pool Transportation Regulatory Approval
Decision; Van Pool Transportation LLC and Ag Van Pool Holdings, LP-Acquisition of Control-Bill's Taxi Service Inc., Dell Transportation Corp., Hendrickson Bus Corporation, Huntington Coach Corporation, Huntington Coach, L.L.C., Towne Bus Corp., Towne Bus LLC, Van Trans LLC, We Transport (Ny) LLC, We Transport LLC (Connecticut), and We Transport, Inc.
Summary
On May 16, 2025, Van Pool Transportation LLC (Van Pool) and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP (AG Holdings) (collectively, Applicants), both noncarriers, filed an application to acquire control of an interstate passenger motor carrier, Bill's Taxi Service Inc. d/b/a A&A Metro Transportation (A&A), from its shareholders, Thomas Arrighi, Michael Arrighi, and Gaile Arrighi (collectively, Sellers). In addition to this proposed transaction, Applicants also seek after-the-fact control authority for the following Van Pool subsidiaries: Dell Transportation Corp. (Dell), Hendrickson Bus Corporation (Hendrickson), Huntington Coach Corporation (Huntington Corp.), Huntington Coach, L.L.C. (Huntington LLC), Towne Bus Corp. (Towne Corp.), Towne Bus LLC (Towne LLC), Van Trans LLC (Van Trans), WE Transport (NY) LLC (WE NY), WE Transport LLC (Connecticut) (WE CT), and WE Transport, Inc. (WE Transport) (collectively, the ATF Subsidiaries). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the control of A&A as well as the ATF Subsidiaries. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
Agencies
- Surface Transportation Board
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document concerns regulatory approval for Van Pool Transportation's acquisition of control over several passenger transportation companies, affecting operational compliance and potential financial stability. The control of these subsidiaries and the implications of proposed mergers can impact service adequacy and financial obligations, calling for close monitoring by business owners and executives.