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American Student Transportation Partners Acquires AJ Myers and Sons
A new deal brings a 75-year Pennsylvania student transportation provider into one of the nation’s largest private school bus contracting groups.

Together, Krise Transportation in Pennsylvania and Assisted Student Transportation in Kansas and Missouri safely transports more than 110,000 students daily.
American Student Transportation Partners
- American Student Transportation Partners, through Krise Transportation, has acquired AJ Myers and Sons, a long-standing student transport provider in western Pennsylvania.
- Jason Dobry, president of Krise Transportation, highlighted AJ Myers's dedication to safety and community trust as a significant factor in the acquisition.
- The acquisition aims to honor AJ Myers's legacy while ensuring the company's ongoing success and impact in the region.
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Through one of its operating companies, Krise Transportation, American Student Transportation Partners, Inc. (ASTP), announced that it has acquired AJ Myers and Sons, a provider of student transportation in western Pennsylvania for the last 75-plus years.
Jason Dobry, president of Krise Transportation, said: “We are honored to welcome AJ Myers and Sons to the Krise/ASTP family. AJ Myers has earned the trust and respect of the communities it serves through its commitment to safety, reliable service, and strong relationships with its employees, school district partners, and local communities. We recognize the responsibility that comes with this acquisition and are committed to being thoughtful stewards of the AJ Myers legacy while providing for the company’s continued success.”

ASTP inherited got 270 routes and 350 vehicles from AJ Myers and Sons, bringing its total fleet to about 3,000.
American Student Transportation Partners
Since 1950, AJ Myers has successfully served the student transportation needs of communities in western Pennsylvania.
“As we considered the next chapter for AJ Myers and Sons, it was important to find a partner that shared our commitment to our employees, school district partners, students, parents, and communities,” said Jordan Myers, vice president of AJ Myers and Sons. “ASTP and Krise Transportation respects the values that have defined AJ Myers and Sons while bringing the resources and capabilities to support its continued growth. I am confident this partnership will create new opportunities for our team and is positioned to deliver safe, dependable service for many years to come.”
Established in 2021, ASTP prides itself on leading with a people-first approach. The company refers to its team members as “HEROES.”
This year, ASTP ranked as the 10th largest private contractor in the U.S.
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