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ACADEMY BUS OFFERS CUSTOMERS ONLINE BOOKING CAPABILITY

Ground Transportation Leader Expands Web Site with Customer Friendly Feature

Hoboken, New Jersey –- Academy Bus, one of the nation’s leaders in the motor coach industry, has made it easier for customers to book charter buses online through the company’s interactive Web site - http://www.academybus.com.

Customers can book a charter, receive pricing and provide payment --all through the company’s customer friendly Web site.

“The online booking system maintains our ongoing effort to meet customer demand in the marketplace,” said Academy President Francis Tedesco.  “We wanted to provide our customers with a comprehensive solution of ease with booking charter buses anytime and anywhere at the click of a button.”

As a signature feature, customers now have the ability to manage current bookings through a secure portal on the Web site. Additionally, all Academy Bus sales representatives have been trained to assist customers who might have concerns with using the new online booking system.

Based in Hoboken, N.J., Academy Bus, LLC is the largest privately owned and operated motor coach company in the United States.  Utilizing more than 500 top-quality buses from seven locations within the state, the company maintains a diverse set of service offerings in charter, commuter and casino operations.  Whether moving 20 or 20,000, Academy has the expertise to satisfy every customer.  For more information on Academy Bus, LLC please visit http://www.academybus.com.


More Commuter Parking Available At 8A Park & Ride Non-Stop, Frequent Bus Service To Midtown & Downtown, NYC 412 New Parking Spaces- NOW OPEN!

Hoboken, N.J. February 12, 2007 – Good news comes for area commuters as the 8A Park & Ride will be expanding on February 12th, offering 412 additional parking spots.

Academy Bus and Suburban Transit jointly operate bus service to Midtown and Downtown, Manhattan from the 8A Park & Ride location. These bus services are non-stop to New York, with frequent departures during AM and PM rush hours.

Northbound departures to Midtown depart the Park & Ride from 5:30AM through 8:25PM. Between 6AM and 8AM, buses depart every 5-10 minutes. Some buses arrive at the Port Authority, while most others make numerous stops across Midtown. Southbound service to 8A Park & Ride departs the Port Authority from 7:30AM until 11:00PM, with service every 5-10 minutes during PM rush hours.

Northbound departures to Wall Street depart the Park & Ride from 6:00AM through 7:35AM.PM departures depart the Wall Street area from 4:05PM to 6:15PM.

The 8A Park & Ride is located off of interchange 8A NJ Turnpike (at the intersection of Rte. 130 and Rte. 32) in Cranbury, NJ. Parking Permits are $35.00 per month, or $2 per day. Permits and bus tickets are available for purchase at the 8A Park & Ride from 5:00 AM- 8:00PM Monday-Friday, and are obtained on a “first come, first serve” basis at the facility. The rates for the bus service are as follows. Monthly: $345, 10-Trip: $90, One-way: $10.70, Senior: $5.35.

For more information about Midtown bus service from 8A Park & Ride, please visit http://www.academybus.com, http://www.suburbantransit.com, or call 609-860-8321 between 5AM-10AM.


The New & Stylish Academy Luxe Motor Coaches Now Available for Charter in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Connecticut.

With plush leather conference seating, tables, full-service galley, and LCD flat screen monitors, the new Academy Luxe Motor Coaches are truly luxury on wheels, and there is no better way for a group of people to travel! Academy Bus has recently acquired these new luxury buses to suit the needs of upscale clients and groups. The Luxe buses are custom built for Academy Bus, and are not available anywhere else.

These new 36-40 passenger luxury motor coaches are built to impress, from their modern silhouettes to their state of the art interior. Combining modern technology and ultimate refinement, your transportation experience is sure to be an elegant one. The Academy Luxe coaches are perfect for any elite group outing, whether it is a corporate meeting on wheels, a site tour, a wedding or special event, bar/bat mitzvah, family reunion, casino trip or group tour. 

Additional features include custom overhead storage lockers, frameless windows, spiral entrance stairway, wireless microphones, DVD player, and a custom radio entertainment system. Onboard food and hostess service is available.  

Academy bus is the largest privately owned motor operator in the Northeast, operating a fleet of more than 600 buses. A full service charter bus company specializing in sightseeing, major events and conventions, airport transfers, casino trips, multi-day tours, and commuter bus routes, Academy Bus has vast experience with all types of ground transportation.

Charter buses are available in and around New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Connecticut. Commuter buses operate to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan from Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Burlington Counties, in NJ. Daily scheduled buses to Atlantic City, Mohegan Sun, and Foxwoods operate from Port Authority, and many other locations in New York and New Jersey. Academy Bus also provides ground transportation for many professional and collegiate sports teams in the tri-state area. 

For more information about Academy’s services, or about chartering one of the new Academy Luxe motor coach, please visit the company website at www.academybus.com, call 212-964-6600, 201-420-7000, 609-265-2400, or e-mail luxe@academybus.com.

Contact:
Greg Rhodes
(201) 420-7000 x2233
212-964-6600 x2233
grhodes@academybus.com

 


Academy Brings World Class Beauty, Comfort and Engineering to Customers

GREENSBORO, N.C – Academy Bus, the largest privately held motorcoach operator in the United States, now offers customers the latest in luxury travel with two recently purchased Setra S417 Motorcoaches. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Academy is a full service charter bus company specializing in sightseeing, airport transfers, casino trips, multi-day tours, conventions, commuter and transit routes. Academy also provides ground transportation services for professional and collegiate sports teams.

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