RANDOM LAKE, Wis. — After 40 years in the business, the Degnitz family is selling Degnitz Bus Service to Riteway Bus Service Inc.
Degnitz Bus Service provided service to the School District of Random Lake.
Family sells bus company to Riteway
The Degnitz family, after 40 years in the business, sells Degnitz Bus Service to Riteway Bus Service Inc. Degnitz served the School District of Random Lake in Wisconsin, and officials say Degnitz's management and drivers will continue in their roles as part of the Riteway team.
August 7, 2012
1 min to read
"The school district is and has been indebted to the Degnitz family for their hard work and dedication to the school district and the thousands of students they have safely transported to and from school for 40 years,” Superintendent Tom Malmstadt said.
Officials said that the Degnitz management team and drivers will continue in their roles as part of the Riteway team.
"We look forward to welcoming the employees of Degnitz Bus Service into the Riteway Bus family and will continue providing the same quality service to the School District of Random Lake that Degnitz Bus has been known for," said Ronald Bast, president of Riteway Bus.
Other news related to Riteway Bus:
More Management
Leander ISD Saves $1M Through Route Optimization
Leander ISD identified more than $1 million in projected annual savings after using AlphaRoute to optimize bus routes without changing schedules or stops.
Read More →
The School Bus Safety Company Updates OSHA Compliance Course
The updated training course offers school bus operations a structured program covering 29 safety standards for technicians and drivers.
Read More →
What Happens When Battle-Tested Leadership Meets Student Transportation?
See how Thomas Gray brings Marine Corps discipline and logistics expertise to Dayton Public Schools in this article celebrating National Military Appreciation Month.
Read More →From Our Partners
What Data Shows About Student Transportation in 2026
Sponsored by Zonar Systems
Transportation Drives Student Outcomes and Access
Sponsored by EverDriven
Honoring Heroes Behind the Wheel: Award Nominations Open
Sponsored by AngelTrax
Announcing the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero: Jackie Wilkerson Brown
Sponsored by AngelTrax
Diesel Prices Spike: Tips to Cut Fuel Costs with Data and New Geotab Tools
With diesel prices up 46%, new Geotab analysis points to tools that help fleets reduce idling, detect fuel anomalies, and recover hidden fuel costs across operations.
Read More →
Sponsored•May 1, 2026
What Data Shows About Student Transportation in 2026
Driver shortages, safety expectations, and staffing limits define student transportation in 2026. New survey data shows how fleet leaders are responding.
Read More →
Transit Technologies Announces New Executive Appointments
The Bytecurve and busHive parent company has multiple new faces on its executive team as the company focuses on AI platform growth.
Read More →
IC Bus Introduces ‘My International’ to Connect Fleet Vehicles, Data, and Service
Available on desktop or mobile, the digital ecosystem brings fleet monitoring, service management, vehicle insights, and dealer communication into a single interface.
Read More →
More Districts Tap Transfinder for Routing, Tracking, and Communication Tools
See which users in Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are adopting Transfinder’s routing, tracking, and parent apps.
Read More →
AT&T, Sonim Launch XP5plus 5G LMR Device for School Bus Fleets
The new radio combines durability, push-to-talk, and FirstNet connectivity, offering a cost-effective communication solution for fleets.
Read More →
EverDriven Celebrates Milestones in Washington; Caregiver Trust Tops 80%
EverDriven marks 18 years and 17 million miles in the Evergreen state while new data shows 8 in 10 caregivers would recommend its student transportation solution.
Read More →