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COMMENTS BY THE BUS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK IN SUPPORT OF THE SECTION 24-163 VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY ACADEMY EXPRESS, LLC

October 20, 2025 The Bus Association of New York (“BANY”) was founded in 1938 and today continues to be one of the leading state associations that promotes motorcoach travel, safety, legal and regulatory compliance, and the overall interests of motorcoach operators, their industry associates, and the riding public. BANY is recognized as the voice for […]

AMNY Op-Ed | Congestion Mitigation is a must for New York City

By Patrick W. Condren | Administrator of the BUS4NYC Coalition Inc. Congestion Mitigation is vital for NYC today. The MTA Board at their meeting made next steps in the Central Business District Tolling Program. Recommendations include the recognition of privately owned commuter bus operators. Over the last 120 years, NYC public transport was primarily served […]

Statement In Response to the Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB) regarding private buses under the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP)

December 6, 2023 BUS4NYC Coalition Inc. would like to point out the following in support of bus exemption. · There are vital commuter bus companies serving the NY riding public CBD that are NOT under government contract, but provide daily commuter service, including participation in the National Transit Database that generates funding for New York […]

BUS4NYC Participates in 8/29/2022 CBDTP Public Hearing and featured on NY1

August 29, 2022 Good afternoon, I will be brief.  My name is Patrick Condren, of BUS4NYC Coalition Inc, a group of regional privately owned bus operators founded in 2019, just before the Pandemic.  BUS4NYC members provide the riding public with commuter, inter-city, contract, charter, sightseeing, shuttle and tour, travel, services. BUS4NYC supports Congestion Mitigation efforts.  BUS4NYC […]