Krapf Group Explained

Krapf Group
Founded:	1942^[1]
Headquarters:	West Chester, Pennsylvania
Service Area:	Mid-Atlantic states
Service Type:	bus operator
Fleet:	buses
Fuel Type:	Diesel, hybrid diesel electric
Ceo:	Blake Krapf (President & CEO)
Website:	http://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:

• • • SEPTA Route 204^[9]
  • CCT Connect paratransit service in Chester County^[10]
    • TMACC Coatesville Link - between Coatesville and Parkesburg.^[11]
  • SCCOOT - between Oxford and West Chester.^[12]
• Navy Yard Express - between Center City, Philadelphia and the Naval Yard.^[9]
• Casino Line - services to Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop^[9]
• Amtrak Thruway bus service between 30th Street Station in Philadelphia and the BARTA Transportation Center in Reading, with an intermediate stop in Pottstown.^[13]

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:

• Lewis County Public Transportation
• Madison Transit System
• Oneida County Rural Transit System
• Otsego Express
• Central New York line runs

External links

• Krapf official website
• Birnie official website

Notes and References

1. http://krapfscoaches.com/about-krapf/#postid_789 Company History
2. Web site: Krapf Turns Family Bus Route into Multi-Faceted Business. Metro Magazine. February 6, 2009. April 15, 2018.
3. Web site: Home. Krapf School Bus. April 15, 2018.
4. Web site: Philadelphia PHLASH Downtown Bus Loop. Visit Philly. April 15, 2018.
5. Web site: Krapf Coaches. Krapf Transportation. April 15, 2018.
6. Web site: Krapf's Coaches adds 2 MCI J4500s. Metro Magazine. March 22, 2016. April 15, 2018.
7. "September 2, 1994 (Page 49 of 160)." Philadelphia Inquirer (1969-2001), Sep 02, 1994.
8. Web site: Krapf's Coaches parent company acquires N.Y.'s Birnie Bus. 2019-05-25.
9. Web site: Krapf Transit. Krapf Transportation. April 15, 2018.
10. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ADA Paratransit Compliance Review Final Report. Federal Transit Administration. September 2018. 10. December 19, 2018.
11. Web site: Coatesville Link. TMACC. April 15, 2018.
12. Web site: SCCOOT. TMACC. April 15, 2018.
13. News: Amtrak launches bus service from Philadelphia to Reading, Pottstown. WFMZ-TV. Allentown, PA. June 3, 2022. June 3, 2022.
14. Web site: Krapf's "A" Bus. TMACC. April 15, 2018.
15. News: Murphy. Darryl C.. SEPTA moves to take over Chester County bus route. WHYY. Philadelphia, PA. June 24, 2021. July 13, 2021.
16. Web site: Rover. Krapf Transportation. April 15, 2018.
17. Web site: ROVER isn't just for trips to the doctor or the grocery store. Community Matters. February 9, 2012. April 15, 2018.
18. Web site: Rover Community Transportation. West Chester Area Senior Center. April 15, 2018.
19. Web site: Rover Community Transportation. Borough of Oxford, PA. April 15, 2018.
20. Web site: Rover Community Transportation. Senior Citizen's Guide to Philadelphia. April 15, 2018.
21. News: Rettew. Bill. Smooth travels for Chesco Connect paratransit. Daily Local News. West Chester, PA. February 15, 2024. August 3, 2024.
22. Web site: Evening Link. TMACC. April 16, 2018.
23. Web site: The Outfitter to Launch February 8th. TMACC. February 22, 2022.
24. Web site: The Outfitter schedule. TMACC. February 22, 2022.