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The Ground Transportation “Concessioned” Airport AGTA Fall 2008 When Concessionaires are Not Necessary
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Quick facts Van Galder Bus founded 1947 –Janesville, WI Primary Markets –Madison, WI –Rockford, IL
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Fleet Fleet of 130 vehicles –50 motorcoaches –80 school bus/contract vehicles
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Scheduled Services 99 daily scheduled runs in/out of Chicago –O’Hare –Midway –Downtown Chicago
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Focus on O’Hare Airport Express loads from each terminal under their agreement All others load from Bus/Shuttle Center
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Bus/Shuttle Center
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Central facility at O’Hare created to alleviate congestion, air quality issues at inner core Shared by regional operators, hotel/motel/courtesy operators
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O’Hare Intercity Bus Association Group of non-concessioned carriers who collectively lease space at the O’Hare Bus/Shuttle Center Original groundwork laid by John Shoup of Tri-State/United Limo (now Coach USA) Other members have come & gone over time
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O’Hare Intercity Bus Association Current Members Peoria Charter Coach USA Van Galder Wisconsin Coach (Milwaukee) Tri-State (Indiana)
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Concessioned OTRB’s? Typically, out of region carriers are not concessioned Why would we? Why would an airport?
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Why would we want a concession agreement? There are plenty of reasons a concession agreement might be desirable for an operator –Exclusive –Asset to leverage –Protection for what you’ve built
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Why would an airport want a concessioned OTRB agreement? Maintain control at the curb –too many cars on roadways –parking issues –congestion/pollution –bandit operators
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Why would an airport want a concessioned OTRB agreement? Increase market share to outlying areas –Milwaukee -20.8% –Madison -15.2% –Rockford -39%
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Why would an airport want a concessioned OTRB agreement? Smaller airports dropping service, increasing fares
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What does work/latest trends Megabus Bolt Bus Many other regional lines
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Why these work? Gas prices Parking Low fares High quality No frills Low overhead Don’t pay facility charges, percentages Density is the key
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New start-up service for an airport Reasonable Accommodation for the bus
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When a Concession is Not Necessary Established carrier Quality service Strong demand Density of the market High barriers of entry
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Barriers to entry Cost of equipment Infrastructure/fixed costs Ticketing/web portal Startup costs 3 years standard
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The strong will survive Competition
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Thank You Allen Fugate Operations Manager Van Galder Bus/Coach USA allen.fugate@coachusa.com 800-747-0994
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