The Krapf Group is a bus operator serving the Mid-Atlantic states in the United States. The business is multifaceted to include school buses, public transportation, and charter bus services.[2] Krapf School Bus operates school bus service in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.[3] Krapf Transportation operates public transportation and charter bus services. Krapf Transit currently operates public transportation routes in the Delaware Valley region for SEPTA, TMACC, and Philadelphia PHLASH.[4]
 Krapf Transit bus operating TMACC's SCCOOT route at the West Chester Transportation Center | |
| Founded | 1942[1] |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Service area | Mid-Atlantic states |
| Service type | bus operator |
| Fleet | buses |
| Fuel type | Diesel, hybrid diesel electric |
| Chief executive | Blake Krapf (President & CEO) |
| Website | http://www.krapfbus.com |
Krapf Coaches operates charter motorcoaches from the Mid-Atlantic states to points throughout the continental United States and Canada, along with providing charter bus services for colleges and universities.[5] In 2016, Krapf purchased two 2016 MCIJ 4500 buses.[6]
History
editKrapf Bus Company was founded in 1942 by George H. Krapf, who purchased two buses to transport students in Downingtown and Honey Brook.[7]
In 2017, Krapf purchased Birnie Bus Service, which operated similar services in New York state.[8]
Bus service
editCurrently, Krapf Transit operates the following routes:
- SEPTA
- Route 204[9]
- CCT Connect paratransit service in Chester County[10]
- TMACC
- Coatesville Link - between Coatesville and Parkesburg.[11]
- SCCOOT - between Oxford and West Chester.[12]
- Navy Yard Express - between Center City, Philadelphia and the Naval Yard.[9]
- Casino Line - services to Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop[9]
- Amtrak Thruway bus service between 30th Street Station in Philadelphia and the BARTA Transportation Center in Reading, with an intermediate stop in Pottstown.[13]
Former service:
- Krapf Route "A" (formerly SEPTA Route 120) - linked Coatesville with West Chester and Exton.[14] On August 1, 2021, the route was replaced with SEPTA Route 135.[15]
- Rover Community Transportation - an on demand bus service for senior citizens.[16] In 2012, the service provided 30,400 rides for 157 registered riders[17] The service is only available to seniors 65 years of age or older.[18] The buses operate under the "Aging Shared Rider Program" in Chester County.[19][20] In 2023, Rover was replaced by Chesco Connect, which is operated by Chester County through the Department of Community Transit.[21]
- TMACC Evening Link - Evening service between Parkesburg and Exton.[22]
- TMACC The Outfitter - between Coatesville and the Urban Outfitters distribution center in Gap. Discontinued on January 31, 2024.[23][24]
Currently, Birnie Bus Service operates the following routes:
- Lewis County Public Transportation
- Madison Transit System
- Oneida County Rural Transit System
- Otsego Express
- Central New York line runs
Gallery
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Philly PHLASH bus -
SEPTA 204 bus operated by Krapf Transit -
Krapf's "A" bus at the Exton Transportation Center
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References
edit- ^ Company History. TMACC. Retrieved on 2016-08-12.
- ^ "Krapf Turns Family Bus Route into Multi-Faceted Business". Metro Magazine. February 6, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Home". Krapf School Bus. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Philadelphia PHLASH Downtown Bus Loop". Visit Philly. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Krapf Coaches". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Krapf's Coaches adds 2 MCI J4500s". Metro Magazine. March 22, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "September 2, 1994 (Page 49 of 160)." Philadelphia Inquirer (1969-2001), Sep 02, 1994. ProQuest 1843823340
- ^ "Krapf's Coaches parent company acquires N.Y.'s Birnie Bus". Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ a b c "Krapf Transit". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ADA Paratransit Compliance Review Final Report (PDF) (Report). Federal Transit Administration. September 2018. p. 10. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ "Coatesville Link". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "SCCOOT". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Amtrak launches bus service from Philadelphia to Reading, Pottstown". Allentown, PA: WFMZ-TV. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "Krapf's "A" Bus". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Murphy, Darryl C. (June 24, 2021). "SEPTA moves to take over Chester County bus route". Philadelphia, PA: WHYY. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Rover". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "ROVER isn't just for trips to the doctor or the grocery store". Community Matters. February 9, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Rover Community Transportation". West Chester Area Senior Center. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Rover Community Transportation". Borough of Oxford, PA. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ "Rover Community Transportation". Senior Citizen's Guide to Philadelphia. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Rettew, Bill (February 15, 2024). "Smooth travels for Chesco Connect paratransit". Daily Local News. West Chester, PA. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "Evening Link". TMACC. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "The Outfitter to Launch February 8th". TMACC. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ "The Outfitter schedule" (PDF). TMACC. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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