Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Cedar Bus Company and Easton Bus Service

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Beacon Mobility, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisitions of Cedar Bus Company and Easton Bus Service, Inc.

Beacon Mobility is a growing family of transportation companies committed to serving the diverse needs of their customers. Now operating 24 local brands in 24 states, their experienced, compassionate, and dedicated team takes pride in their ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go.

The Cedar Bus Company provides non-emergency transportation and shuttle services out of their seven locations in New York State, with a fleet of over 200 vehicles operated by nearly 200 employees. It is committed to supporting the unique needs of communities, particularly for individuals with disabilities, to ensure access to various places through transportation services. The Cedar Bus Company maintains record-setting safety scores and transports over 3,000 individuals every day—covering more than five million miles a year.

Easton Bus Service, Inc. is school transportation provider in the Kansas City area, with locations in Leavenworth and Basehor, Kansas. Supported by more than 100 employees, they operate a fleet of 79 vehicles, including school buses, minibuses, minivans, and transit vans. They are the exclusive transportation provider for the Leavenworth and Basehor-Linwood School Districts.

The Foley deal team on the Cedar Bus transaction was led by partner Daniel Cohen and senior counsel Christopher Bourne and included associates Megan Fouse and Ellie O’Neill, with assistance from partners Michael Abbott, Katharine Beattie, and James Howard, senior counsel Scott Allen, and associates Hannah Demsien and Amanda Hibbler.

The Foley deal team on the Easton Bus transaction was led by partner Daniel Cohen and senior counsel Christopher Bourne and included associates Jennifer Gardner and Zachary Troell, with assistance from partners Michael Abbott, Katharine Beattie, and James Howard, senior counsel Scott Allen, and associates Hannah Demsien and Amanda Hibbler.