We are extremely pleased to announce that Switzer-CARTY Transportation has acquired R&L Bus Lines in Bancroft, Ontario, as of March 31, 2023.
R&L Bus Lines, owned and operated by Laurie and Wendy Evans, transports students for the Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board, Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Renfrew County District School Board, and Renfrew County Catholic District School Board – serving both the Tri-Board Student Transportation Services and Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium.
Over the last 30 years, R&L grew, as they purchased routes from fellow bus operators, with deep community ties, wishing to retire from school bus operations. Many of these operators continued to work alongside Laurie and Wendy, driving the school buses they operated, some even today.
Just as these operators trusted R&L Bus Lines to continue safely transporting their students to and from school each day, Laurie and Wendy are equally excited and confident Switzer-CARTY will serve the Bancroft and Renfrew school communities well. The Evans’ recognize a key part to their success has been their committed staff and feel extremely grateful to have been surrounded by such dedicated employees throughout the years. Laurie and Wendy plan to remain in their current roles as part of the Switzer-CARTY team.
Commenting on the R&L acquisition, Jim Switzer, President and CEO of Switzer-CARTY Transportation said,
“It has been a true pleasure getting to know Laurie and Wendy through the sale process. The more we began to learn about the company culture at R&L Bus Lines, the more we knew this was going to be an excellent fit for the Switzer-CARTY family. Laurie and Wendy’s approach to the business mirrors our philosophy, where treating employees with dignity and respect is of utmost importance.”
Jim Switzer further stated,
“We are pleased to welcome the R&L Team to Switzer-CARTY. We want to assure everyone that all of the professional drivers, technicians and operations staff that have been serving the local communities will continue in their current roles moving forward.
About Switzer-CARTY
Switzer-CARTY was founded in 2011 by Jim Switzer and Doug Carty, two veteran transportation and school bus industry executives. The company provides home to school student transportation and charter services to a diverse set of customers across Ontario. With quality of service and respect for the dignity of its employees central to its operations, Switzer-CARTY has earned a stellar reputation for delivering on-time service, keeping children safe, and treating employees and partners with respect. In 2021, Switzer-CARTY added Terramont Infrastructure Partners, Manulife Investment Management and Siemens Financial Services to its ownership structure.
For more information visit www.switzer-carty.com
For further information, please contact Rich Bagdonas, Director of Business and Organizational Development, Switzer-CARTY Transportation, (289) 288-1366 x 121.