MTR Western expands luxury bus service in Spokane, North Idaho
Seattle-based luxury bus company MTR Western has moved a number of busses into Eastern Washington, the company announced.
Launched in 2004 by controversial Meridian Group founder Frederick Darren Berg, MTR was purchased this year by hospitality entrepreneur H. S. Wright III, whose family built the Space Needle.
The company expects to base about five or more busses in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene and is hiring local drivers, according to a press release. Its service territory includes Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Canada.
MTR Western has existing service deals with a number of area colleges to provide transportation for sports teams. They include Gonzaga University, Washington State University and many of their conference rivals that travel to Eastern Washington, said Wright in a press release.
The company also provides bus tours and charters for groups and organizations.
Wright’s company, GTO, acquired MTR Western for $5 million following a bankruptcy filing by Berg, 49.
The bankruptcy followed federal prosecutors charging Berg with fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. Earlier this year he pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of more than $100 million.
