Bus Family Seeks Control of Four Similar-Sounding Fleets
Published Date: 6/24/2026
Notice
Summary
John and Tim McLaughlin, along with Valley Bus, LLC, want to take control of four bus companies: Valley Bus Coaches, Valley Bus Grand Forks, West Fargo Bus Company, and T&J Ventures. The Surface Transportation Board is giving a thumbs-up to this deal unless someone objects by August 10, 2026. If all goes smoothly, the change will take effect on August 11, 2026, with no extra costs announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Acquisition Approved—Local School & Charter Buses
The Surface Transportation Board tentatively approved the after‑the‑fact acquisition of control of four bus companies (Valley Bus Coaches; Valley Bus Grand Forks; West Fargo Bus Company; T&J Ventures). Comments are due by August 10, 2026; if no opposing comments are filed, the approval becomes effective August 11, 2026. Applicants say the transactions have not impaired transportation and have allowed expansion of services in the Fargo/Grand Forks, North Dakota area.
Employees: No Layoffs; Additional Hiring Reported
Applicants state the transactions did not cause layoffs or adverse changes to wages, benefits, or working conditions and that the transactions allowed them to expand and hire additional drivers and employees. This is the Applicants' representation to the Board as part of their approval request.
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