Surface Transportation Board
On March 28, 2022, Jane Stiles and Thomas Stiles (each an Applicant and, collectively, Applicants), both noncarriers, each acquired a 50% ownership interest in both Safe-Way Bus Co. (Safe-Way Bus) and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc. (Safe-Way Wisconsin), each an interstate motor carrier of passengers, without Board authority (the Transaction). On April 6, 2026, Applicants filed an application for after-the-fact Board authority for the Transaction, to rectify what they describe as an inadvertent oversight. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the Transaction after the fact, and, if no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. MCF 21148] AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. ACTION: Notice tentatively approving and authorizing finance transaction. SUMMARY: On March 28, 2022, Jane Stiles and Thomas Stiles (each an Applicant and, collectively, Applicants), both noncarriers, each acquired a 50% ownership interest in both Safe-Way Bus Co. (Safe-Way Bus) and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc. (Safe-Way Wisconsin), each an interstate motor carrier of passengers, without Board authority (the Transaction). On April 6, 2026, Applicants filed an application for after-the-fact Board authority for the Transaction, to rectify what they describe as an inadvertent oversight. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the Transaction after the fact, and, if no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action. DATES: Comments may be filed by June 22, 2026. If any comments are filed, Applicants may file a reply by July 6, 2026. If no opposing comments are filed by June 22, 2026, this notice shall be effective on June 23, 2026. ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed with the Board either via e-filing or in writing addressed to: Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, send one copy of comments to Applicants' representative: Edward Fishman, Hogan Lovells US LLP, Columbia Square, 555 Thirteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20004-1109. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathon Binet at (202) 915-4348. If you require…
Citation: 91 FR 24634
