Federal Board Reviews Another Bus Company Takeover
Published Date: 10/29/2026
Notice
Summary
TBL Group, a big company that controls several bus services, wants to take over Horizon Motor Coach, another bus company. The Surface Transportation Board is giving a thumbs-up to this deal, as long as no one objects by December 14, 2026. If all goes well, Horizon’s bus services will keep running under TBL’s control starting December 15, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Employment: most Horizon staff will be offered jobs
TBL Group says it will offer employment to substantially all current Horizon employees without negative changes in compensation or benefits, though limited downsizing of back-office or managerial personnel could occur; Horizon employs about 62 drivers.
Acquisition tentatively approved; effective December 15
The Surface Transportation Board tentatively approved TBL Group's acquisition of Horizon Motor Coach. If no opposing comments are filed by December 14, 2026, the approval will take effect on December 15, 2026.
Horizon services will continue and may expand
TBL Group states that Horizon's current charter, shuttle, and related passenger services will continue after the transaction and "may increase" as additional demand is anticipated in the Augusta service area.
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