Krapf Group is a
bus
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operator serving the
Mid-Atlantic states in the
United States. The business is multifaceted to include
school buses
A school bus is any type of bus owned, leased, contracted to, or operated by a school or school district. It is regularly used to transport students to and from school or school-related activities, but not including a charter bus or transit bus ...
,
public transportation, and
charter bus services. Krapf School Bus operates school bus service in
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Virginia,
New Jersey, and
New York
New York most commonly refers to:
* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
New York may also refer to:
Film and television
* '' ...
. Krapf Transportation operates public transportation and charter bus services. Krapf Transit currently operates public transportation routes in the
Delaware Valley
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region for
SEPTA,
TMACC, and
Philadelphia PHLASH. 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. In 2016, Krapf purchased two 2016 MCIJ 4500 buses. In 2017, Krapf purchased Birnie Bus Service, which operated similar services in New York state.
History
Krapf Bus Company was founded in 1942 by George H. Krapf, who purchased two buses to transport students in
Downingtown
Downingtown is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, west of Philadelphia. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 7,898. Downingtown was settled by European colonists in the early 18th century and has a number of historic buildings an ...
and
Honey Brook.
Bus service
Currently, Krapf Transit operates the following routes:
*
SEPTA
**
Route 204
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Canada
* Manitoba Provincial Road 204
* Newfoundland and Labrador Route 204
* Nova Scotia Route 204
* Prince Edward Island Route 204
* Quebec Route 204
China
* China National Highway 204
Costa Rica
...
**
CCT Connect
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paratransit service in Chester County
*
TMACC
**Coatesville Link - between
Coatesville and
Parkesburg
Parkesburg is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was counted as 3,866 at the 2020 census. The ZIP code is 19365.
History
Parkesburg was first known as the Fountain Inn, a tavern built ca. 1734. The inn cea ...
.
**SCCOOT - between
Oxford and
West Chester.
**The Outfitter - between Coatesville and the
Urban Outfitters distribution center in
Gap
* Navy Yard Express - between
Center City, Philadelphia and the Naval Yard.
[
* Rover Community Transportation - an on demand bus service for senior citizens. In 2012, the service provided 30,400 rides for 157 registered riders The service is only available to seniors 65 years of age or older. The buses operate under the "Aging Shared Rider Program" in Chester County.
* Casino Line - services to ]Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, often known by its initials A.C., is a coastal resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. The city is known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2020, the city had a population of 38,497.
* Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop[
Krapf Coaches operates Amtrak Thruway bus service between ]30th Street Station
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in Philadelphia and the BARTA Transportation Center
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in Reading, with an intermediate stop in Pottstown.
Former service:
* Krapf Route "A" (formerly SEPTA Route 120) - linked Coatesville with West Chester and Exton. On August 1, 2021, the route was replaced with SEPTA Route 135.
*TMACC Evening Link - Evening service between Parkesburg and Exton.Madison Madison may refer to:
People
* Madison (name), a given name and a surname
* James Madison (1751–1836), fourth president of the United States
Place names
* Madison, Wisconsin, the state capital of Wisconsin and the largest city known by this ...
Transit System
* Oneida County Rural Transit System
* Otsego Express
* Central New York line runs
Gallery
File:Krapf Bus New Flyer Industries Midi (MD35) 1415 Phlash bus.jpg, Philly PHLASH bus
File:SEPTA204-2017.jpg, SEPTA 204 bus operated by Krapf Transit
File:ExtonBusStation4.jpg, Krapf's "A" bus at the Exton Transportation Center
References
External links
Krapf official websiteBirnie official website
Bus transportation in Pennsylvania
Transportation in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Paratransit services in the United States
School bus operators
Transport companies established in 1942
1942 establishments in Pennsylvania
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