named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
2nd Annual BUS4NYC & BANY Bus Conference
Annual convening of private bus operators, transit officials, elected leaders, and industry partners to discuss policy, safety, and regulatory issues affecting the bus industry in NYC.
Advocacy on Congestion Pricing and Idling Regulations
Policy initiative to ensure equitable treatment of private buses in NYC’s congestion pricing plan and to seek variances from the 3-minute idling rule for safety and operational needs.
Public Education Campaign: Truth About Buses
Initiative to counter myths about private buses by promoting facts on their environmental benefits, congestion reduction, and economic contributions in NYC.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 2 activities
- Advocacy for private bus industry policies in New York CityAdvocates for public policies that support the growth and operational sustainability of private bus companies in New York City, including engagement with city and state regulatory bodies, submission of formal comments on regulations, and testimony before legislative committees. Focus areas include congestion pricing, idling rules, and equitable treatment under environmental programs.
- Public education and awareness campaigns for the private bus industryConducts public education and awareness campaigns to elevate the profile of the private bus industry in New York City as a sustainable and economically valuable transportation solution, using op-eds, media placements, conferences, and public events to communicate key messages.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Convening industry stakeholders and hosting bus-related conferencesHosts and co-hosts annual bus conferences and membership meetings to bring together private bus industry stakeholders, including the 2nd Annual Bus Conference held in 2019 in partnership with the Bus Association New York (BANY), to discuss industry challenges and opportunities.
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Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 1 activity
- Operating private buses with clean-emission technologiesOperates privately-owned buses that reduce congestion and emissions through the adoption of advanced clean-emission technologies, positioning private bus service as an environmentally beneficial transportation option in New York City.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$38K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$23K
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balance sheet
Total assets$18K
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Net assets$18K
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +1327.0%
relationships · 70
Who they work with
- ABA (American Bus Association) Partner — Represented at the 2nd Annual BUS4NYC & BANY Conference by President Peter Pantuso and Chair Emeritus Thomas JeBaran.
- Academy Bus Coalition — Founding member of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- Academy Bus Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- Academy Express, LLC Partner — Submitted formal comments in support of Academy Express, LLC’s variance application regarding NYC anti-idling regulations.
- Adirondack Trailways Coalition — Founding member of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- Adirondack Trailways Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- American Bus Association Coalition — Founding member of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- American Bus Association (ABA) Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- American Bus Association Foundation Partner — Cites research from the American Bus Association Foundation on bus efficiency and environmental benefits.
- BANY Partner — Co-hosted the 2nd Annual Bus Conference with BUS4NYC.
- Big Bus New York Coalition — Founding member of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- Big Bus Tours NY Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- Bus Association New York (BANY) Partner — Co-hosted the 2nd Annual Bus Conference with BUS4NYC on October 29, 2019.
- Bus Association of NY Coalition — Glenn Every, President of the Bus Association of NY, is a listed leader of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- Bus Association of New York (BANY) Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- Bus Association of New York State Coalition — Founding member of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- Coach USA Coalition — Founding member of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- Coach USA/Megabus Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- Community Boards Partner — Invited to participate in the 2nd Annual BUS4NYC & BANY Conference as local governance stakeholders.
- Crain's New York Business Partner — Highlighted in coverage by Crain's New York Business.
- DeCamp Bus Lines Coalition — Founding member of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- DeCamp Bus Lines Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- Department of City Planning Government — Met with BUS4NYC leadership on regional planning matters.
- Department of Environmental Protection Government — Met with BUS4NYC leadership on environmental aspects of transportation.
- Department of Transportation Government — Met with BUS4NYC leadership to discuss transportation policy.
- Fix NYC Partner — Aligns with the Fix NYC panel report's recommendation to exempt all buses from congestion pricing.
- Greater NJ Motorcoach Association (GNJMCA) Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- Hampton Jitney Coalition — Founding member of the BUS4NYC Coalition.
- Hampton Jitney Coalition — Member organization of BUS4NYC coalition
- Hotel Association of New York Partner — Sponsored the 2nd Annual BUS4NYC & BANY Conference.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocating for regulatory equity by aligning private motorcoaches with public transit in policy treatmentmethodology: regulatory_equityBy arguing that private buses serve the public and use shared infrastructure just like public transit, the coalition seeks equitable regulatory treatment, because fairness in regulation enables sustainable industry growth and compliance.
- Positioning private buses as economic contributors to advocate for policy supportmethodology: economic-development-framingBy framing the private bus industry as a contributor to local economic development, the coalition builds public and policymaker support for favorable regulations and growth, because economic benefits are more politically compelling than transportation utility alone.
- Reducing congestion through modal shift from single-occupancy vehicles to high-capacity busesmethodology: congestion-reduction-through-modal-shiftBy replacing many individual car trips with fewer, full buses, the coalition reduces traffic congestion and environmental impact, because shifting mode usage at scale lowers per-passenger emissions and road utilization.
- Using clean technology adoption to position private buses as sustainable transportation solutionsmethodology: clean-technology-adoptionBy adopting advanced clean-emission technologies, the coalition reduces the environmental footprint of private buses and counters opposition, because demonstrating environmental responsibility makes regulatory and public acceptance more likely.
- Using public awareness campaigns to drive policy change for private bus industry growthmethodology: public-awareness-to-policy-changeBy conducting sustained education and public awareness campaigns, the coalition shapes public opinion and leverages that support to influence transportation policy, because policy change follows when public understanding and demand shift.