The Krapf Group is a

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operator serving the

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in the

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. The business is multifaceted to include

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, and

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services. Krapf School Bus operates school bus service in

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. Krapf Transportation operates public transportation and charter bus services. Krapf Transit currently operates public transportation routes in the

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region for

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, TMACC, and Philadelphia PHLASH. Krapf Coaches operates charter motorcoaches from the Mid-Atlantic states to points throughout the continental United States and

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, along with providing charter bus services for colleges and universities. In 2016, Krapf purchased two 2016 MCIJ 4500 buses.

History

Krapf Bus Company was founded in 1942 by George H. Krapf, who purchased two buses to transport students in Downingtown and Honey Brook. In 2017, Krapf purchased Birnie Bus Service, which operated similar services in New York state.

Bus service

Currently, Krapf Transit operates the following routes: *

** Route 204 ** CCT Connect paratransit service in Chester County * TMACC **Coatesville Link - between Coatesville and Parkesburg. **SCCOOT - between

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and West Chester. * Navy Yard Express - between

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and the Naval Yard. * Casino Line - services to

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* Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop *

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bus service between

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and the BARTA Transportation Center in

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, 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. * 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. In 2023, Rover was replaced by Chesco Connect, which is operated by Chester County through the Department of Community Transit. *TMACC Evening Link - Evening service between Parkesburg and Exton. *TMACC The Outfitter - between Coatesville and the

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distribution center in Gap. Discontinued on January 31, 2024. 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

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
{{Delaware Valley transit 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