Student Transportation of America Acquires Universal Transportation Systems
October 7, 2025
Student Transportation of America (STA) has acquired Universal Transportation Systems (UTS), a leading independent student transportation provider in Ohio. Northborne Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to UTS; financial terms were not disclosed. UTS operates more than 350 buses and vans and employs over 350 staff across terminals in the Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan areas.
- Buyers
- Student Transportation of America
- Targets
- Universal Transportation Systems
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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