Carey Transportation’s Airport Connection service at Norfolk International Airport is celebrating its third anniversary this month with two major announcements:

• Sales are up 10% year-to-date
• 6 New vehicles are being placed into service

The company’s president, Stephen W. Story, noted that “the sales results are outstanding, especially given the nationwide decline in air travel”. “We continue to buck the trend in the industry and I attribute that to our excellent Airport Connection staff and their dedication to superior customer service”.

The new vehicles being introduced are 2010 Ford Flex models. The new vehicles have the same leg room as the extended wheelbase Crown Victoria sedans they are replacing, have more seating options, and better fuel economy.

The Airport Connection service, located just outside of Baggage Claim, offers the convenience of door-to-door service between the Norfolk Airport and any location. Customers are able to make advance reservations or walk up purchases 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. In addition, corporate accounts, travel agent programs, and voucher systems are available.

Carey Transportation is a full service transportation provider with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg and Norfolk. It is part of the Carey International network of service providers serving 480 cities in 75 countries. Carey Transportation has been in business for over 30 years and is a division of James River Bus Lines.

James River Bus Lines is a full service transportation provider. Services include motorcoach transportation, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

For the 20th consecutive year, James River Bus Lines and Carey Transportation are offering Tacky Light Tours. The first such tours were done in decorated buses with Santa Claus as the tour guide.

This year’s tours will start on December 1st and the last date is December 30th. Customers can choose to use the company’s planned route with a tour guide or direct their own tour. Other options include refreshments and visits to retail light displays.

Customers have the following vehicle options:

• 47 or 55-passenger motorcoaches
• 24 or 32-passenger minicoaches
• 16-passenger executive coach with limo-style seating
• 10 or 12-passenger executive vans
• 8 passenger limousine
• 2 to 3 passenger Lincoln Town Cars

James River Bus Lines is a full service transportation provider with over 80 years of experience. Services include motorcoach transportation, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.

Carey Transportation is a full service transportation provider with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg and Norfolk. It is part of the Carey International network of service providers serving 480 cities in 75 countries. Carey Transportation has been in business for over 30 years and is a division of James River Bus Lines.

In a move that is counter to the prevailing business trends, James River Bus Lines and Carey Transportation announced that they are improving the benefit package for their employees. The key areas of improvement are:

• 401(K) Plan – increased the company’s contribution from $.75 to $1.00 for every $1.00 the employee contributes. Also increased the limit of company match from 5% to 8% of employee’s salary
• Bereavement Days – the number of paid bereavement days increased from 2 days to 3
• Driver Seniority Terms – shortened the length of time to reach the top pay tier
• Short-Term Disability – Effective May 1, 2010 the weekly benefit will increase from $100.00 to $200.00
• New Holiday – Effective in 2011, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be added

Stephen W. Story, President said “Our future success depends on being able to retain and hire great employees. It is important that we make every effort to enhance their total compensation package, even in a tough economic climate.”

James River Bus Lines and its subsidiaries, Carey Transportation and Airport Connection offer a large variety of transportation services throughout Central Virginia and the Tidewater Region.

Carey Transportation has partnered with Naval Air Station OCEANA and the Association of Naval Aviation to offer tours of the base. OCEANA is the Navy’s east coast Master Jet base, home to almost 300 Strike Fighter Jets, the F/A 18 Hornet and Super Hornet.

The tours will operate Monday through Friday, starting on June 22nd and ending on September 4th. Two tours will depart daily from the Information kiosk on Atlantic Avenue at 24th Street. The first tour leaves at 9:00am and the last tour departs at 11:30am. Prices are $11.00 for adults and $9.00 for seniors over 60 and children under 12. Riders on the last tour will have the option of eating lunch at the Officers Club for an additional fee. Photo ID is required for persons 16 and older. Backpacks are not permitted on base.

In addition, Carey has partnered with the city of Virginia Beach and the Military Aviation Museum to offer two other popular tours – a Summer History Tour and tours to the Military Aviation Museum. These tours will depart from the Information kiosk on Atlantic Avenue at 24th Street as well.

Call (757) 719-3886 or visit the Information kiosk to purchase tickets.

Carey Transportation is a full service transportation provider with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg and Norfolk. It is part of the Carey International network of service providers serving 480 cities in 75 countries. Carey Transportation celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2008 and is a division of James River Bus Lines.

James River Bus Lines is a full service transportation provider. Services include motorcoach transportation, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles. James River Bus Lines celebrated its 80th Anniversary in 2008.

Carey Transportation’s Airport Connection service at the Norfolk International Airport had a record month in May. Business was up 33% over last May and the year to date figures are up 15% from 2008.

The company’s president, Stephen W. Story, noted that “these results are exceptional, especially given the state of the economy in general and the transportation industry specifically”. “We continue to buck the trend in the industry and I attribute that to our excellent Airport Connection staff and their dedication to outstanding customer service”. “Once people experience the overall quality of our service they readily become repeat customers”, he said.

The Airport Connection service, located just outside of Baggage Claim, offers the convenience of door-to-door service between the Norfolk Airport and any location. Customers are able to make advance reservations or walk up purchases 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. In addition, corporate accounts, travel agent programs, and voucher systems are available.

Carey Transportation is a full service transportation provider with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg and Norfolk. It is part of the Carey International network of service providers serving 480 cities in 75 countries. Carey Transportation celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2008 and is a division of James River Bus Lines.

James River Bus Lines is a full service transportation provider. Services include motorcoach transportation, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles. James River Bus Lines celebrated its 80th Anniversary in 2008.

James River Bus Lines and Carey Transportation have been designated as Virginia Green partners.

Virginia Green is the statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impact of Virginia’s tourism industry. It is a partnership between the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The program awards Virginia Green Certification to tourism-related businesses taking voluntary actions to reduce harmful impacts on the environment.

In 1998, James River Bus Lines’ headquarters was designed in order to conserve energy with energy efficient lighting; geothermal heating and cooling; natural lighting; and reduced water usage. Our maintenance departments recycle used fluids (oil, antifreeze, refrigerant); we drain and recycle our used oil filters; our wash water is filtered and tested before entering the sewer. Lastly, we recycle our paper and plastics. Please visit JamesRiverTrans.com for more information.

James River Bus Lines is a full service transportation provider. Services include motorcoach transportation, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles. James River Bus Lines celebrated its 80th Anniversary in 2008.

Carey Transportation is a full service transportation provider with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg and Norfolk. It is part of the Carey International network of service providers serving 480 cities in 75 countries. Carey Transportation celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2008 and is a division of James River Bus Lines.

At a time when job losses are being reported on a daily basis, James River Bus Lines and its subsidiaries are hiring new employees. James River starts its driver training class on February 2nd with 12 new students. Carey Transportation has been adding employees for its Old Dominion University Transit System and the Williamsburg location has added drivers for its corporate travel clients. Airport Connection, a sedan service at the Norfolk Airport, has also added drivers. In all, the company plans to add about 20 employees to its current staff of 140.

“It’s not that we haven’t felt the effects of a slow economy, but we have diversified our services enough that while some parts of the business are down, other parts are doing okay”, explained Stephen W. Story, President. “People have not stopped using transportation services – they have just cut back in some areas more than others. We are fortunate to have loyal customers and outstanding employees. We expect to continue to grow through our attention to detail, by providing exceptional customer service and by focusing our marketing efforts.”

James River Bus Lines and its subsidiaries, Carey Transportation and Airport Connection offer a large variety of transportation services throughout Central Virginia and the Tidewater Region.

James River Bus Lines, founded in 1928, is a full service transportation provider and event planning organization. Services include motorcoach transportation, transportation management, and contract services.

Carey Transportation is a full service transportation provider with 30 years of experience and is a division of James River Bus Lines. Featured vehicles include minicoaches, sedans, executive coaches, SUVs and executive vans.

Mr. Dwight Lacey, a long time motorcoach operator for James River Bus Lines has been named the 2008 Safety Leader of the Year by the United Motorcoach Association. Mr. Lacey takes care of the company’s Amtrak contract service between Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News. “Our ability to retain Amtrak’s business is a direct result of Dwight’s commitment to safety and customer service excellence”, said Stephen Story, President of James River Bus Lines. The award will be presented at the UMA Expo on January 23, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The United Motorcoach Association (“UMA”) is North America’s largest association of professional bus and motorcoach companies. Founded in 1971, UMA’s membership now includes over 875 motorcoach companies. Below is a description of the award: “A demonstrated commitment to safety is the leading criteria for this honor”, says Carmen Daecher, who created the award. According to the UMA other criteria for the award includes involvement in the industry for at least five years; active in industry initiatives and organizations, and demonstrated achievements for his or her company and/or the industry. James River Bus Lines is a full service transportation provider and event planning organization. Services include motorcoach transportation, transportation management, and contract services. Carey Transportation is a full service transportation provider with 30 years of experience and is a division of James River Bus Lines. Featured vehicles include minicoaches, sedans, executive coaches, SUVs and executive vans.

James River Bus Lines has been awarded the United Motorcoach Association Vision Award. The award will be presented at the UMA Expo on January 23, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The company was nominated by fellow industry members and won the large company category. The United Motorcoach Association (“UMA”) is North America’s largest association of professional bus and motorcoach companies. Founded in 1971, UMA’s membership now includes over 875 motorcoach companies. Below is a description of the award:

The Vision Award is given to the company that:

• Engages in sound business practices
• Has an excellent safety record
• Uses innovative approaches in operations, marketing, and customer service
• Is a good corporate citizen in its community
• By virtue of the above, raises the profile of the motorcoach industry
• Raises the standards for all other motorcoach companies

James River Bus Lines is a full service transportation provider and event planning organization. Services include motorcoach transportation, transportation management, and contract services. Carey Transportation is a full service transportation provider with 30 years of experience and is a division of James River Bus Lines. Featured Featured vehicles include minicoaches, sedans, executive coaches, SUVs and executive vans.

James River Bus Lines and Carey Transportation recently purchased a driving simulator for its safety and training program. The simulator, a TRANSIM VS IV, provides high fidelity, real-world driving environments that are customized for James River’s particular vehicles.

The system features wrap around plasma screens allowing front and side views of the driving experience. Digital imaging offers realistic graphics of real world situations and even allows for customized views that match a particular street layout.

Incorporating the TRANSIM into the company’s driver training program allows trainees to experience driving scenarios that cannot be safely duplicated in actual driving situations. Trainees can experience a tire blow-out, a brake failure, snow, ice, and high winds. The simulator can also set up traffic situations requiring instant reactions such as a car pulling out in front of the vehicle.

The simulator is set up in a self contained, customized trailer providing a professional training environment that can be utilized at each of the company locations in Norfolk, Williamsburg and Richmond.

Costing over $200,000.00, the system is a major investment in safety. James River and its subsidiary Carey Transportation are one of only a few private transportation companies in the world that use a simulator in its training.

“This tool will help us train our drivers to respond in situations that are impossible to simulate on the road. It is our obligation to do everything we can to ensure a safe experience for our passengers. The recent availability of the TRANSIMS helps us accomplish this.” stated Stephen Story, President.

James River Bus Lines, with its subsidiary Carey Transportation, is a full service transportation organization offering a variety of vehicles and transportation services.