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Academy Bus, the largest privately owned and operated ground transportation company in the United States, announced today a multi-year agreement with Rutgers University to provide student shuttle services across several campuses in New Jersey. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering safe, dependable transportation while enhancing connectivity between Rutgers' campuses and improving the overal student experience.

"We are proud to partner with Rutgers University to provide student shuttle services across its campuses," said Francis Tedesco, President and CEO of Academy Bus. "We value the trust the university has placed in our team and are committed to providing dependable transportation that supports the daily needs of students, faculty, and staff."

Academy Bus has built a strong reputation in the ground transportation industry for delivering exceptional customer service and operating a modern, diverse fleet. The company brings decades of experience managing university shuttle contracts and currently partners with Boston University, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and the University of Miami. The company also maintaints a longstanding relationship with Rutgers, providing charter transportation for the university's athletics department and student organizations.

"Rutgers operates one of the largest and most complex university transportation systems in the country, moving more than six million passengers each year across multiple campuses and municipalities," said Henry Velez, Interim Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Rutgers University. "Maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient transportation at the scale is critical to the daily functioning of the university. Our partnership with Academy Bus reflects Rutgers' focus on strong operational performance, accountability, and delivering dependable service that supports the academic, research, and campus life of our university community."

Academy Bus looks forward to supporting Rutgers' transportation network and providing dependable service for the university community. The company remains committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-qualtiy transportation for the university.

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About Academ Bus
Based in Hoboken, NJ, Academy is the largest private carrier in New Jersey and the largest privately owned and operated transportation company in the United States. Utilizing almost 1,150 top-quality buses, across 20+ markets from Boston to Miami, the company maintains a diverse set of service offerings in charter, commuter, inter-city and contract operations. Whether moving 20 or 20,000, Academy has the expertise to satisfy every customer. 

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About Rutgers
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a leading national reserach university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,000 students and 27,000 faculty and staff learn, work and serve the public at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University-Newark, Rutgers University-Camden, and Rutgers Health.

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