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Jefferson Lines Named Minnesota’s Best Transportation Company for Second Consecutive Year

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jefferson Lines has been named Minnesotas Gold Best Transportation Company of 2022 by the Star Tribunes annual Minnesotas Best contest.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jefferson Lines has been named Minnesotas Gold Best Transportation Company of 2022 by the Star Tribunes annual Minnesotas Best contest.
  • Jefferson, who has been Minnesota owned since 1919, previously won the contest in 2021, making this the second consecutive year for the company.
  • We are humbled that the community has chosen us as Minnesotas Best for the second consecutive year, Jefferson Lines President and CEO, Steve Woelfel, said.
  • Jefferson Lines is also dedicated to being Minnesotas Best in environmental sustainability.

Jefferson Lines Recognized by Newsweek as America’s Best Customer Service

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Saturday, September 24, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jefferson Lines has been awarded Americas Best Customer Service of 2023 by Newsweeks annual Americas Best Customer Service survey.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jefferson Lines has been awarded Americas Best Customer Service of 2023 by Newsweeks annual Americas Best Customer Service survey.
  • Jefferson Lines was recognized as a national leader in the Bus Carrier category.
  • Jefferson Lines is extremely proud to be recognized for our Customer Service by Newsweek, says Steve Woelfel, President and CEO of Jefferson Lines.
  • Locally, Jefferson Lines was named by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as Minnesotas Best Transportation provider for both 2021 and 2022.

Jefferson Lines Hosts Introduction of Electric EV Motorcoaches to Minnesota

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Jefferson Lines is hosting a demonstration of electric motorcoaches at their Minneapolis facility on August 25th.

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  • Jefferson Lines is hosting a demonstration of electric motorcoaches at their Minneapolis facility on August 25th.
  • This exciting event is one of the first in the region to showcase various electric vehicles including the luxurious 52-passenger coach by Van Hool .
  • This event will be presented by ABC Companies , one of the leading distributors of motorcoaches in the country.
  • As an industry leader, Jefferson Lines was recognized for its efforts with the 2022 Leadership and Environmental Sustainability Award presented at the American Bus Association annual Marketplace event.

Jefferson Lines Named Industry Leader in Environmentally-Sustainable Transportation Efforts

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond its trademark in affordable, convenient, and reliable transportation, Jefferson Lines has gained new recognition as a national leader in a growing facet of the motorcoach industry: environmental sustainability.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond its trademark in affordable, convenient, and reliable transportation, Jefferson Lines has gained new recognition as a national leader in a growing facet of the motorcoach industry: environmental sustainability.
  • Living responsibly in our environment has long been a tenet of our mission, says Jefferson Lines President & CEO, Steve Woelfel.
  • This award follows on the heels of Jefferson Lines being recognized as Minnesotas Best Transportation Company by the Star Tribune in 2021 and named Metro Transits Innovative Operator of the Year in 2019.
  • Jefferson Lines has been a leader in transportation since 1919 and continues today as the second largest motorcoach carrier in the U.S. Jefferson Lines operates a 14-state network that connects passengers as far west as Washington, south to Arkansas, and north to Minnesota.

Jefferson Lines Honored in Passengers’ Choice Awards

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jefferson Lines is excited to be named one of Business Travelers Favorite carriers in Wanderus first-ever Passengers Choice Awards.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jefferson Lines is excited to be named one of Business Travelers Favorite carriers in Wanderus first-ever Passengers Choice Awards.
  • Jefferson Lines has long been known as our passengers #1 Bus Experience.
  • While riding Jefferson Lines, passengers can travel as far west as Washington, south to Arkansas, and north to Minnesota; while experiencing safe, reliable, convenient, and affordable essential transportation.
  • To learn more about Jefferson Lines, plan your next trip, or purchase a ticket , visit our website at JeffersonLines.com.

Visit Detroit Announces Conventions and Sporting Events Worth $200 Million Headed to the Region; Unveils New Marketing Campaign to Highlight Detroit Wins

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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"In this next year, we will welcome a huge volume of high-profile conventions and sporting events, generating about 115,000 room nights. Two of those events—the American Bus Association and CONNECT--have the potential to bring several more future events because their attendees organize and plan events," Molinari said.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Detroit today announced nearly 100 new meetings and sporting events worth more than $200 million headed to the region this year and beyond, and unveiled a national marketing campaign to highlight the Detroit wins.
  • The Detroit Wins video introducing the campaign may be found here .
  • "In this next year, we will welcome a huge volume of high-profile conventions and sporting events, generating about 115,000 room nights.
  • Meetings, conventions and sporting events mean big business for metro Detroit.

Private motorcoach operators advocate to keep partial fuel tax exemption; educate Congress about industry's laudable record on safety and fuel efficiency

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Monday, April 1, 2019
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"With a new Congress in place, and new leadership in the House, the Bus & Motorcoach Industry Legislative Fly-In is an opportunity for bus and motorcoach operators to ensure that their priorities are known," said Stacy Tetschner, President & CEO of UMA.

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  • "With a new Congress in place, and new leadership in the House, the Bus & Motorcoach Industry Legislative Fly-In is an opportunity for bus and motorcoach operators to ensure that their priorities are known," said Stacy Tetschner, President & CEO of UMA.
  • Eighty-one percent of private bus and motorcoach operators nationwide own between one and nine coaches and each coach directly provides about 3.5 jobs.
  • The Bus & Motorcoach Industry Fly-In has support from 20 partner organizations who have joined UMA in this advocacy effort, including the Alabama Motorcoach Association, Asian American Motorcoach Association, Bus Association of New York, California Bus Association, Georgia Motorcoach Operators Association, Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association, Hawaii Transportation Association, International Motorcoach Group, Maryland Motorcoach Association, Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association, Minnesota Charter Bus Operators Association, Motorcoach Association of South Carolina, National Association of Motorcoach Operators, New England Bus Association, North Carolina Motorcoach Association, Northwest Motorcoach Association, Pennsylvania Bus Association, South Central Motorcoach Association, Trailways Charter Bus Network, and Virginia Motorcoach Association.
  • The United Motorcoach Association is the nation's largest organization exclusively protecting and promoting the interests and welfare of privately-owned bus and motorcoach companies.

National Interstate Insurance Company Officer Recipient of 2019 Women in Buses Award

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Monday, February 25, 2019
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The American Bus Association (ABA) has honored National Interstate Insurance Company (National Interstate) Assistant Vice President and National Marketing Manager, Michelle Wiltgen, as the 2019 Women in Buses Award recipient.

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  • The American Bus Association (ABA) has honored National Interstate Insurance Company (National Interstate) Assistant Vice President and National Marketing Manager, Michelle Wiltgen, as the 2019 Women in Buses Award recipient.
  • The ABA Women in Buses Award recognizes an individual or company who has directly impacted the advancement and promotion of women within and among the motorcoach, tourism and hospitality industry.
  • National Interstate offers insurance products and services, including alternative risk transfer programs, focused on the transportation industry.
  • National Interstate and its insurance subsidiaries, Vanliner Insurance Company, National Interstate Insurance Company of Hawaii, Inc., and Triumphe Casualty Company, are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.