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Switzer-CARTY Transportation Announces Agreement to Acquire Minnesota-Based Agnes Corporation
Strategic Transaction Marks First U.S. Expansion for Leading Canadian Student Transportation Operator BURLINGTON, ON — August 5, 2026 — Switzer-CARTY Transportation Services Inc. ("Switzer-CARTY"), a premier provider of home-to-school student transportation and charter services in Canada, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Agnes Corporation and its group of operating subsidiaries (collectively, "Agnes Corporation"). [...]
School Bus Rental in Ontario: What to Know Before Booking a Charter
Renting a school bus can be one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to move a group across Ontario. Whether you are planning a school field trip, sports tournament, camp outing, wedding shuttle, church event, company trip, community program or private group transportation, a chartered school bus can help keep everyone together, on schedule and moving safely. But [...]
Team Travel in Ontario: Bus Rental Tips for Sports Tournaments
Team travel in Ontario can be exciting, but it also comes with a lot of moving parts. Whether you are organizing transportation for a hockey tournament, soccer showcase, basketball weekend, volleyball event, dance competition, or school athletics trip, getting athletes, coaches, gear, and parents to the right place on time takes careful planning. For many teams, renting a bus [...]
Ontario Summer Camp Transportation: How to Plan Safe, Reliable Bus Travel for Campers
Ontario summer camp transportation requires careful planning, especially when organizers are responsible for moving groups of children safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Whether you operate a day camp, sports camp, church camp, recreation program, private school camp, or municipal summer program, transportation can have a major impact on the success of the camp experience. For many camps, school buses [...]
How to Get the Best Price on a Bus Rental in Ontario
Planning a group trip in Ontario comes with a lot of moving parts, and transportation is often one of the biggest expenses. Whether you’re organizing a school field trip, corporate outing, wedding, or sports team travel, finding the best price on a bus rental can make a significant difference to your overall budget. The good news is that with [...]
How to Choose the Right Bus Type for Your Group Trip: School Bus vs. Coach vs. Minibus
Planning group transportation in Ontario often starts with one simple question: what kind of bus do we actually need? Whether you’re organizing a school field trip, a corporate outing, a wedding shuttle, or a senior group excursion, selecting the right vehicle affects comfort, safety, logistics, and budget. Understanding the differences between school buses, coach buses, and minibuses helps ensure [...]
