What Leesel Transportation does

Leesel Transportation, Inc. (formerly Selby Transportation Corp) is a privately held school-bus and student-transportation operator founded in 1980 and headquartered in the Bronx, New York. The company provides daily school-bus service, special-education transportation with ADA-compliant vehicles and trained drivers, Pre-K and early childhood transport, and charter bus rentals for field trips, athletic events, corporate conferences, and community organizations across all five NYC boroughs and the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut), with additional coverage in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley.

Its core technology is a physical fleet rather than a software platform, anchored by ADA-compliant vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts, securement areas, climate-controlled interiors, and specialized harnesses. Pricing is custom and quote-based, varying by vehicle type, trip duration, mileage, day of week, and season. The company generates revenue primarily through recurring managed-services contracts with school districts and the NYC Department of Education, supplemented by one-time and recurring charter bookings from schools, community groups, nonprofits, and corporate clients.

Leesel was founded by Steve Selby and is co-operated with his son Lee Selby; it became formally incorporated in 2013 and joined the Beacon Mobility family of transportation companies in 2021, gaining access to a 25-state platform of school, special education, paratransit, and non-emergency medical transport operators while retaining its local NYC brand identity and family-run operating culture.

Name

Leesel Transportation

Legal name

Leesel Transportation, Inc.

Website

https://leeseltransportation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Leesel Transportation is a Bronx-based school bus and student transportation operator providing daily routes, special-education, Pre-K, and charter services across the five NYC boroughs and tri-state area, operating as part of the Beacon Mobility family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pupil & School Transportation Services

NAICS

School and Employee Bus Transportation (48541), Special Needs Transportation (485991), School and Employee Bus Transportation (4854), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Student Transportation (Door-to-Door & Route Services) (EDAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs / Paratransit Student Transportation Services (EDAEADAH), Wheelchair-Accessible & Lift-Equipped School Transportation (EDAKAOAB), School Pickup, Drop-Off & After-School Transportation (HSAAAHAG), Special Education Transportation & Accessibility Services (EDAJAKAJ)

Keywords

• School bus transportation
• Special education transport
• Charter bus services
• Pupil transportation
• Student transit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Pupil Transportation Contracts: Recurring contracts with school districts and the NYC Department of Education for daily student transportation services, including special education transport and door-to-door services.
2. Charter Services: One-time and recurring charter bus rentals for schools, organizations, and private groups for field trips, events, athletic travel, and community transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leesel Transportation provides daily school bus service, ADA-compliant special education transportation, and charter bus rentals for schools, organizations, and private groups across the five boroughs of New York City and the tri-state area. The offering is anchored by a fleet of school buses plus specialized vans, with drivers trained in special-needs and early-childhood passenger care, and operates under the Beacon Mobility family of transportation companies.

Product overview

Leesel Transportation is a school bus and student transportation company that offers a unified portfolio of services centered on safe student transport. The core offerings consist of three main service lines: School Bus Transportation (general daily routes), Special Ed Transportation (specialized services for students with disabilities), and Events Transportation/Charter Bus Services (charter rentals for field trips, corporate events, and community gatherings). These are supported by Van Trans as a sub-product providing van-based alternatives. The company further differentiates through specialized services including Pre-K and Early Childhood Transportation, Summer Camp Bus Transportation, After School Program Transportation, Athletic and Sports Team Transportation, Nonprofit and Community Group Transportation, Corporate Conference Shuttle Services, and Multi-Borough Pupil Transportation. All services operate under the Beacon Mobility family of companies, serving the tri-state and New York City area for over 40 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Bus Transportation Core daily school bus service providing student pickup and drop-off for schools and school districts across the NYC five boroughs and tri-state area, employing industry best practices and protective safety standards. Targeted at public and private K-12 schools and districts.
• Special Ed Transportation Special needs transportation using specially equipped ADA-compliant vehicles (wheelchair lifts, securement areas, climate-controlled interiors) and drivers trained in ADA standards to deliver safe, positive, and comfortable rides for students with disabilities and IEPs.
• Events Transportation (Charter Bus Services) Charter bus rentals for events, field trips, corporate conferences, community gatherings, and special occasions, featuring state-of-the-art onboard amenities and the latest safety technologies. Targeted at schools, organizations, faith-based groups, and corporate clients needing one-time or recurring group transportation.
• Van Trans Van-based transportation service operating in the Bronx and tri-state area, providing alternative vehicle options for smaller groups and specialized routes where full-size buses are not appropriate.
• Summer Camp Bus Transportation Transportation service for summer camps and youth programs in the Bronx, including daily pickup and drop-off routes, multi-stop routing, field trip transportation, and flexible scheduling built around program calendars.
• Pre-K and Early Childhood Transportation Transportation for Pre-K and early childhood students, featuring drivers trained in early childhood passenger care, accessible vehicle options, and daily home-to-program transportation routines for Pre-K programs across the five boroughs.
• After School Program Transportation Transportation services for after school programs, including routes from school buildings to program sites, home pickup and drop-off, and coordination with program staff and school administrators.
• Athletic and Sports Team Transportation Sports team transportation for schools and athletic programs, supporting away games, tournaments, multi-team events, and coaching staff travel across the New York City area.
• Nonprofit and Community Group Transportation Group transportation for nonprofit organizations and community groups, including volunteer transportation, program participant transport, and accessible vehicle options for community events across NYC.
• Multi-Borough Pupil Transportation Large-scale pupil transportation across all NYC boroughs, supporting school districts with door-to-door service, structured routing, and coordinated operations for public and private school systems.
• Event and Graduation Transportation Charter bus and group transportation for NYC events, graduations, cultural festivals, corporate outings, and community celebrations across the five boroughs.
• School Field Trip Transportation Charter bus rental for school field trips serving educational destinations including museums, cultural centers, nature programs, and athletic competitions.
• Private School Bus Service Private and parochial school bus service crossing borough and state lines, serving New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut with daily routes, field trips, and athletic travel.
• Hudson Valley Community & Church Group Bus Rentals Charter bus services for community organizations and church groups in the Hudson Valley, supporting retreats, conferences, youth group travel, and special programs.
• Corporate Conference & Convention Shuttle Services Corporate shuttle services for conferences and conventions in Manhattan, coordinating transportation between hotels, venues, and meeting locations for business events.
• Westchester County School Transportation Services School bus services for Westchester County schools, providing daily route management, structured transportation programs, and industry best practices for student transport in Westchester.
• Staten Island School District Bus Programs School district transportation services for Staten Island, featuring route optimization, daily route transportation, and coordinated operations for public and private schools.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Beacon MobilityflagshipOthers · 1 January 2021In 2021, Leesel Transportation joined the Beacon Mobility family of transportation companies. Beacon Mobility provides critical special education, paratransit, non-emergency medical, and standard school transportation services to communities across 25 states in the U.S. As part of this network, Leesel operates with the resources, training standards, and operational values of a nationally recognized transportation organization while maintaining its local NYC focus.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Academy Bus: NJ-based bus carrier providing commuter, charter, and school transportation across the NYC metro and tri-state area. Directly comparable to Leesel on school bus routes, charter services, and tri-state geographic footprint.
• Consolidated Bus Transit: Brooklyn-based school and charter bus operator with a long-standing NYC DOE contract portfolio. Direct peer to Leesel on contracted school bus, special needs, and charter services within the five boroughs.
• NYC Bus Service (NYCBS): New York City-based school bus operator serving multiple public and private schools in the five boroughs. Direct head-to-head competitor with Leesel for NYC DOE contracts and private school bus service.
• Around the Clock Transportation: NY/NJ-based special education and NEMT (non-emergency medical transportation) provider serving school districts and adult care clients. Closely comparable to Leesel's special needs and ADA-compliant service line within the same geography.
• SAFE Transportation: Long-standing NY-based school and special education bus operator serving NYC DOE and surrounding districts. Direct peer on K-12 and special-needs pupil transport, competing for overlapping DOE contracts.

Emerging players

• Zum: Tech-enabled student transportation company offering routed, GPS-tracked school bus service with parent-facing apps. Emerging alternative to traditional operators like Leesel, focused on modernizing the same contracted pupil transportation category.
• HopSkipDrive: Tech-enabled platform providing supervised rides for children, including school transportation contracts. Emerging player intersecting Leesel's charter and student transportation segments with a technology-led model.

Broad incumbents

• First Student: Largest US school bus operator (owned by FirstGroup), providing yellow-bus and special-needs transportation across North America. Highly comparable to Leesel on core pupil transportation and ADA-compliant service, but operates at significantly greater national scale.
• Logisticare / Modivcare: Large national manager of NEMT and paratransit programs, including brokerage of special-needs school transport. Comparable to Leesel on the ADA/Medicaid-brokered special-needs transportation segment, though it operates at far greater national scale.
• Durham School Services: National K-12 student transportation provider (owned by National Express) operating across multiple US states. Direct overlap with Leesel on contracted school bus and special education routes, with comparable ADA-compliant fleet requirements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/leeseltranscorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leesel-transportation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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