Krapf Group

Krapf Group
Krapf Transit bus operating TMACC's SCCOOT route at the West Chester Transportation Center
Founded1942[1]
HeadquartersWest Chester, Pennsylvania
Service areaMid-Atlantic states
Service typebus operator
Fleetbuses
Fuel typeDiesel, hybrid diesel electric
Chief executiveBlake Krapf (President & CEO)
Websitehttp://www.krapfbus.com

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 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

Krapf 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

Currently, Krapf Transit operates the following routes:

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:

References

  1. ^ Company History. TMACC. Retrieved on 2016-08-12.
  2. ^ "Krapf Turns Family Bus Route into Multi-Faceted Business". Metro Magazine. February 6, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  3. ^ "Home". Krapf School Bus. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "Philadelphia PHLASH Downtown Bus Loop". Visit Philly. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  5. ^ "Krapf Coaches". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  6. ^ "Krapf's Coaches adds 2 MCI J4500s". Metro Magazine. March 22, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  7. ^ "September 2, 1994 (Page 49 of 160)." Philadelphia Inquirer (1969-2001), Sep 02, 1994. ProQuest 1843823340
  8. ^ "Krapf's Coaches parent company acquires N.Y.'s Birnie Bus". Retrieved 2019-05-25.
  9. ^ a b c "Krapf Transit". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  10. ^ Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ADA Paratransit Compliance Review Final Report (PDF) (Report). Federal Transit Administration. September 2018. p. 10. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  11. ^ "Coatesville Link". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  12. ^ "SCCOOT". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  13. ^ "Amtrak launches bus service from Philadelphia to Reading, Pottstown". Allentown, PA: WFMZ-TV. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  14. ^ "Krapf's "A" Bus". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  15. ^ Murphy, Darryl C. (June 24, 2021). "SEPTA moves to take over Chester County bus route". Philadelphia, PA: WHYY. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  16. ^ "Rover". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  17. ^ "ROVER isn't just for trips to the doctor or the grocery store". Community Matters. February 9, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  18. ^ "Rover Community Transportation". West Chester Area Senior Center. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  19. ^ "Rover Community Transportation". Borough of Oxford, PA. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  20. ^ "Rover Community Transportation". Senior Citizen's Guide to Philadelphia. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  21. ^ Rettew, Bill (February 15, 2024). "Smooth travels for Chesco Connect paratransit". Daily Local News. West Chester, PA. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "Evening Link". TMACC. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  23. ^ "The Outfitter to Launch February 8th". TMACC. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  24. ^ "The Outfitter schedule" (PDF). TMACC. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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