Krapf Group
 Krapf Transit bus operating TMACC's SCCOOT route at the West Chester Transportation Center | |
| Founded | 1942 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Service area | Mid-Atlantic states |
| Service type | bus operator |
| Fleet | buses |
| Fuel type | Diesel, hybrid diesel electric |
Chief executive | 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. Krapf School Bus operates school bus service in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. Krapf Transportation operates public transportation and charter bus services. Krapf Transit currently operates public transportation routes in the Philadelphia metropolitan area 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.
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:
- SEPTA
- CCT Connect paratransit service in Chester County
- TMACC
- Coatesville Link - between Coatesville and Parkesburg.
- SCCOOT - between Oxford and West Chester.
- Navy Yard Express - between Center City, Philadelphia and the Naval Yard.
- Casino Line - services to Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop
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.
- SEPTA Route 204. Operations taken over by SEPTA in 2025.
- TMACC Evening Link - Evening service between Parkesburg and Exton.
- TMACC The Outfitter - between Coatesville and the Urban Outfitters distribution center in Gap. Discontinued on January 31, 2024.
- Amtrak Thruway bus service between 30th Street Station in Philadelphia and the BARTA Transportation Center in Reading, with an intermediate stop in Pottstown. Discontinued on March 18, 2025.
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
Philly PHLASH bus
SEPTA 204 bus operated by Krapf Transit
Krapf's "A" bus at the Exton Transportation Center
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References
- ↑ Company History. TMACC. Retrieved on 2016-08-12.
- ↑ "Krapf Turns Family Bus Route into Multi-Faceted Business". Metro Magazine. February 6, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Home". Krapf School Bus. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Philadelphia PHLASH Downtown Bus Loop". Visit Philly. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Krapf Coaches". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Krapf's Coaches adds 2 MCI J4500s". Metro Magazine. March 22, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "September 2, 1994 (Page 49 of 160)." Philadelphia Inquirer (1969-2001), Sep 02, 1994. ProQuest 1843823340
- ↑ "Krapf's Coaches parent company acquires N.Y.'s Birnie Bus". Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- ↑ Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ADA Paratransit Compliance Review Final Report (PDF) (Report). Federal Transit Administration. September 2018. p. 10. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Coatesville Link". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "SCCOOT". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Krapf Transit". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Krapf's "A" Bus". TMACC. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ Murphy, Darryl C. (June 24, 2021). "SEPTA moves to take over Chester County bus route". Philadelphia, PA: WHYY. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Rover". Krapf Transportation. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "ROVER isn't just for trips to the doctor or the grocery store". Community Matters. February 9, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Rover Community Transportation". West Chester Area Senior Center. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Rover Community Transportation". Borough of Oxford, PA. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Rover Community Transportation". Senior Citizen's Guide to Philadelphia. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ Rettew, Bill (February 15, 2024). "Smooth travels for Chesco Connect paratransit". Daily Local News. West Chester, PA. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Evening Link". TMACC. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ↑ "The Outfitter to Launch February 8th". TMACC. Archived from the original on February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ "The Outfitter schedule" (PDF). TMACC. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ "Amtrak launches bus service from Philadelphia to Reading, Pottstown". Allentown, PA: WFMZ-TV. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ↑ McKeever, Andrew (February 26, 2025). "Amtrak to end bus service between Reading and Philadelphia". Allentown, PA: WFMZ-TV. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
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