Starr Bus Charter & Tours Becomes TSX Approved for Best-in-Class Safety Standards -- 17th IMG Motor Carrier to earn this distinction

TRENTON, N.J., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Starr Bus Charter & Tours (Starr) is proud to announce that it has become TSX Approved, having successfully completed the Transportation Safety Exchange Comprehensive Review (TSX-CR), the most comprehensive safety review in the industry.  Transportation Safety Exchange (TSX) is the ground transportation industry's only independent rating organization that inspects, monitors and reports the safety performance of motor carriers. 

"We are truly honored to earn this distinction, because it demonstrates that we have implemented the highest standards of safety," said Alan Glickman, Chief Executive Officer of Starr.  "We take our commitment to safety measures very seriously, and now with TSX approval, we can be recognized for achieving and maintaining the most stringent safety standards. As a company, we have committed ourselves to safety and it is very rewarding to be recognized for that commitment."

"It's very impressive that Starr is the 17^th member of the International Motor Coach Group (IMG) to become TSX Approved.  A TSX approval demonstrates a motor carrier's dedication to better safety standards," said Patrick Labriola, President of Transportation Safety Exchange.  "In today's crowded marketplace, it is important for customers to have a way to identify the safer carriers on the road.  Starr and other IMG carriers are making safety a top priority and can expect to gain market share as a result."

Passenger trip organizers and sponsors all bear responsibility and potential risk for operator performance and safety.  They must demonstrate that they have used the highest standard of care possible in selecting a motor carrier.  As passenger trip organizers and sponsors perform their due diligence, TSX Approval will help them identify their safest options.

"We are confident that this important differentiator of safety will result in more business for us.  We expect that our customers will select a motor carrier that they can easily determine to be safer by having been TSX Approved," said Mr. Glickman.

About Starr Bus Charter & Tours
Safety always comes first at Starr. Starr's motorcoaches, drivers, and operations department are held to the highest possible standard and undergo the most rigorous training and regular re-training. Safety is a "way of life" at Starr – every employee is dedicated to ensuring that all passengers and vehicles reach their destinations safely and comfortably. Starr and its drivers have received numerous industry awards for safety and continue to be recognized for superior service. For more information, visit www.starrtours.com.

About The International Motorcoach Group
The International Motorcoach Group is an exclusive network of the finest bus operators in North America. IMG companies have a reputation for being the most trusted in the industry.  For more information, visit www.imgcoach.com.

About Transportation Safety Exchange
Transportation Safety Exchange (TSX) is an industry-pioneering, independent rating organization that inspects, monitors and reports the safety performance of motor carriers in the ground transportation industry.  TSX's mission is to reduce highway accidents, save lives and minimize the cost of damages from motor carrier accidents across North America. 

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Contact:
Kathleen Canedo
(703) 877-3386
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SOURCE Transportation Safety Exchange