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Polio is a highly infectious disease that causes paralysis and is sometimes fatal. The disease remains endemic in three countries, including Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan, and other countries remain at risk for imported cases.
To help increase polio awareness, John Bailey, president of Bailey Coach and a Hanover Rotarian, created a Rotary coach with his newest Van Hool CX45, which was purchased earlier this year from ABC Companies. Bailey has also donated four weeks’ use of this coach to do humanitarian work in the Eastern U.S. with Rotarians assisting in the efforts.
The coach has been showcased at several events including the Hanover Rotary Club luncheon event in October, which featured special guest speaker John Nanni, a Rotarian and 64-year polio survivor. Nanni, who chairs the Delaware district 7630 Rotary, spoke of his experience to continue efforts of building awareness that this disease remains an endemic throughout the world.
Bailey Trailways is no stranger to designing theme coaches or sharing its resources for charity. Bailey themed his first to honor the military and dedicated it to his father, WWII veteran, Captain J. Bailey. They have also themed coaches for York County Visitors Bureau, Rotary Club, and one for Gold Star families. The company believes highly in giving back to the community and to those in need. They operate an annual veterans’ trip where they transport more than 425 veterans on eight coaches to Gettysburg for a museum and tour experience as well as to participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. They also played a very active role in hurricane relief efforts in Texas and Florida, in which nearly 1 million pounds of supplies were collected.
“I will do almost anything to gain a better awareness for a non-profit,” said Bailey. “We need to be good stewards to our communities. We believe in instilling in our staff that we all need to go above and beyond making a profit by making a difference in the community and helping those that are less fortunate.”
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The new location includes a 20,000-square-foot building, of which approximately 8,000 square feet is office space and 12,000 square feet is a garage with three drive-throughmechanic bays. The garage plus two and a half acres of outside parking provides ample space for the company’s fleet of 22 motor coaches, 10 minibuses, four executive vans, 18 sedans, and 12 SUVs, which will also be served by the facility’s detached wash bay.
“Quite simply, we’ve outgrown our current space,” says Andy Thompson, president of Rose Chauffeured Transportation. “Our new space allows us to keep our entire growing fleet in one location, and the three drive-through mechanic bays are a huge improvement over our current one bay that requires buses to enter and exit the garage through a single door.”
Thompson also cites lower rent, a large conference room to accommodate their team meetings, and the facility’s proximity to the heart of Charlotte as advantages of the new location.
This is the company’s fifth move to accommodate growth since its founding in 1985. In 1990, it moved out of the family’s home to an office space on Park Road; in 1996, to a small warehouse and office space on Weona Avenue; in 2000, to a facility on Old Pineville Road that doubled the warehouse and office space; and in 2006, to their most-recent Nations Ford Road address.
“The outlook for continued growth is positive,” says Thompson. “Several big events are coming to the region in the next couple of years, even as the city continues to boom and travel spending continues to grow. We’re optimistic, and excited to have a great new facility to operate out of.”
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Expressway Capital Group also advises operators on which financing programs would suit them best, based on their unique business models, challenges and goals with unbiased financial guidance.
“As a former operator and sales director for a coachbuilder, I understand the dynamic nature of the transportation business,” Lee said. “Things are changing constantly, from passenger itineraries to traveler behavior to larger market trends, so operators need a financing partner who understands their unique needs and works hard to give them tailored solutions that help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.”
Expressway Capital Group offers services such as:
- Commercial vehicle leases and loans for operators who need to grow or update their fleet
- Time-saving app-only programs up to $350,000 for operators who need quick turnaround on their financing
- Commercial lines of credit for operators planning to add multiple vehicles over the course of the year
“Our mission at Expressway Capital is to take a partnership approach when helping our clients, because our success is determined by their success,” said Lee. “We don’t just want one-off clients; we want clients who will grow for many years to come, and we want to help them realize their dreams.”
Visit expresswaycapital.com for more information.
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