Bus Company Merger Gets Quick Federal Green Light Approval
Published Date: 2/20/2025
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Summary
TBL Group, Inc. wants to buy Echo Windy City, LLC, another motor passenger carrier. The Board is giving a thumbs-up to this deal, and if no one objects soon, it’s a done deal. This means TBL Group will grow bigger, but no money or timing changes are expected right now.
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