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Luxury Coach Service Vonlane Will Resume Select Routes in Texas on Friday, May 29th, Limits Passenger Count to 13 per Trip to Ensure Social Distancing

The popular coach service will deep clean between every trip, require face masks, conduct contactless fever scans, and implement other measures to ensure passenger and crew safety

(DALLAS, TX – May ##, 2020) – Vonlane, the Texas-based premium transportation company, has announced it will resume select service routes on Friday, May 29th between Dallas and Austin; Dallas and Houston; and Houston and Austin. Vonlane crew members will follow extensive procedures to ensure the health and safety of its passengers while providing the luxury motor coach's signature first-class travel experience.

"As one of our core values, the safety of our passengers, crew, and fellow over-theroad travelers is our top priority,"" says Alex Danza, founder & CEO of Vonlane. In light of the current coronavirus situation, Vonlane is maximizing our efforts to make sure the Vonlane experience is as responsible, safe and comfortable as our passengers have come to expect."

As part of Vonlane's coronavirus response and service relaunch:

• All aisle seats and certain conference table seats will be blocked through June, ensuring that all passengers sit alone with proper social distance and among a group of, at most, 12 other passengers.
• Passengers must wear non-surgical face coverings that cover the nose and mouth throughout the trip. Face coverings may be removed while eating and drinking.
• Passengers must submit to a contactless fever scan prior to boarding Vonlane motor coaches. Any passenger registering a temperature over 100.3 degrees will not be permitted to board.
• All crew members will be masked throughout the trip and cabin attendants will wear FDA food code-compliant gloves while serving consumable products.
• Vonlane motor coaches will carry hand sanitizer for passenger use that is NSF-certified and FDA food code-compliant.
• Vonlane cleaning crews will use the EPA-certified Celeste Sani-Cide EX3 product to disinfect the interior of all motor coaches after every trip, and an overnight cleaning crew will perform a deep cleaning every night. The product meets EPA criteria for use against SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
• Passengers may change their departure date and time with Vonlane at any time at no cost and no difference in fare; full refunds are available if cancelled 24 hours or more prior to departure of the initial leg of the trip.

For families seeking a post-quarantine vacation, Vonlane has introduced the ability to charter an entire coach to transit passengers to and from the beaches of Florida, the mountains of Colorado, or anywhere in the continental US. The whole-coach charter allows families to avoid congested airports and middle seats that come with air travel or public restrooms and unnecessary stops that come with road trips.

"We're eager to welcome our loyal passengers back to their private jet on wheels as well as introduce first-time travelers to our signature experience that provides a responsible, reliable means to travel in Texas and beyond," notes Danza. "As service resumes, we will continually monitor and modify our response based on guidelines from the CDC and State of Texas and the feedback from passengers and crew. We are also working hard to reopen our popular routes to Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City as soon as feasible."

For information and reservations visit www.vonlane.com or follow @vonlanecoach.

Vonlane Rolls Out Video-on-Demand Service on All Luxury Motor Coaches

Travelers treated to a host of new entertainment options while aboard Texas’ ‘private jet on wheels’

DALLAS (January 14, 2019) – Luxury motor coach service Vonlane has begun offering complimentary video-on-demand services on all of its coaches. Passengers on any Vonlane route traveling between Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio can now stream over 350 hours of movies, television shows, and games on their own device with a touch of a button.

Offerings include blockbusters like The Greatest Showman and critically acclaimed films such as The Shape of Water. The media library also includes hit TV series like Modern Family and The Americans, as well as an addicting selection of games.

“We’re constantly looking for ways to enhance the rider experience, and with our new video-on-demand feature, we’re able to offer our passengers yet another way to relax while traveling,” says Alex Danza, Founder & CEO of Vonlane.

Passengers can access Vonlane’s video-on-demand service by connecting their device to the free on-board Wi-Fi network and opting in to the media library. Phones, laptops, and tablets work seamlessly with the service.

The new video-on-demand offerings round out an array of luxury features that Vonlane passengers already enjoy, including leather seats, ample workspace, Wi-Fi, and an on-board attendant providing passengers with premium cabin service and complimentary amenities.

Launched in 2014, Vonlane offers travelers an alternative to the delays and interruptions that accompany short-haul flights and the hassles of driving one’s own vehicle. Vonlane serves the five largest Texas cities and offers more than 60 daily departures.

Vonlane Ranks #20 for Growth on Dallas 100 Award List

Luxury Motor Coach Service Garners Top Recognition in First Year of Eligibility

(DALLAS – November 28, 2018) – SMU’s Cox School of Business Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship has announced that Vonlane luxury motor coach service ranked 20th in the annual Dallas 100™ Awards presented at the Omni Hotel in November. Dallas 100 honors the ingenuity, commitment, and perseverance of the fastest-growing, privately held, entrepreneurial businesses in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. Now in its 28th year, the awards program ranks the top 100 Dallas entrepreneurial companies annually based on percentage growth and absolute dollar growth over the previous three years.

“We are honored to be recognized by SMU—especially as it’s our inaugural year of eligibility—and to be so highly ranked among a distinguished group of companies that share an entrepreneurial spirit,” notes Alex Danza founder and CEO of Vonlane. “I’m grateful to our team for their dedication to excellence and our loyal passengers who allow us to become their very own private jet on wheels.”

This year's winning companies collectively generated $3.3 billion in sales in 2017, according to Jerry White, the Linda A. and Kenneth R. Morris Endowed Director of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at SMU Cox. Collectively, the companies grew at an average annual growth rate of 87 percent from 2015 to 2017. Together, they created 11,096 jobs during that period. “This award is meaningful because it’s not just about fast growth but also sustained growth, which is a direct result of passengers embracing our service and spreading the word about Vonlane,” notes Danza. “We look forward to continued expansion as we strive to meet the needs of travelers across Texas and beyond,” he adds.

In addition to the Dallas 100 award, Vonlane’s Founder & CEO Alex Danza received the EY Entrepreneur Of the Year® 2018 Award in the Emerging Retail and Consumer Products category for the Southwest region and was been named to the Dallas 500 List of influential business leaders for 2019.

Launched in May 2014, Vonlane offers travelers an alternative to the delays and interruptions that accompany short-haul flights and the hassles of driving one’s own vehicle. Vonlane serves the five largest Texas cities and offers more than 60 daily departures.

Vonlane Luxury Motor Coach Launches Fort Worth to Houston Route Today; Fares Set at $99 One-Way

Leader in first-class travel launched route November 26th with up to 4 daily weekday departures and weekend service to-and-from both cities

(DALLAS - November 26, 2018) – Luxury motor coach service Vonlane began offering service today between Fort Worth and Houston. The new route features daily service and multiple weekday departures, seven days a week. The initial schedule provides a total of 21 departures weekly from each location.

The route offers the complete Vonlane experience complete Vonlane experience, including first-class seats, ample workspace, Wi-Fi, and an on-board attendant providing premium cabin service. Vonlane’s complimentary amenities include noise-cancelling headsets, meals, snacks, and beverages. Beer, wine, and spirits are available for purchase.

“When our Fort Worth to Austin service launched last year, we immediately received requests for a Fort Worth to Houston option as well,” notes Alex Danza, founder and CEO of Vonlane. “With the debut of our sixth route, we’re proud to connect Cowtown with one of the largest cities in the nation and fulfill strong passenger demand for a better way to travel in Texas.”

Departure & Arrival Details

• Coaches depart from each city four times a day, Tuesday through Friday, and twice daily Sunday and Monday. Saturday departures are at 9am in Fort Worth and 2pm in Houston.
• In Fort Worth, coach staging is located at 916 Main Street, next to the JFK Tribute downtown.
• In Houston, coach staging is the corner of Dallas Street and Louisiana Street, just outside the Hyatt Regency in downtown.
• Fares are $99 one way. Tickets may be purchased at www.vonlane.com, through the Vonlane mobile app, or at 844-VONLANE (844.866.5263).

Alex Danza of Vonlane Named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Award Winner in Southwest Region by EY

Danza wins Emerging Retail and Consumer Products category with quest to disrupt the travel industry with luxury motor coach service

(DALLAS - June 26, 2018) – EY has announced that Alex Danza, founder and CEO of Vonlane, a luxury motor coach service, received the Entrepreneur Of the Year® 2018 Award in the Emerging Retail and Consumer Products category for the Southwest region. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in areas such as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

“I'm honored and humbled to accept this award and its validation that we’ve made riding the ‘bus’ a preferred mode of transportation,” notes Danza. “I’m incredibly proud of our more than 90 Vonlane employees who understand details matter and are making travel fun again by providing Texans — and soon other states — with a better way to travel.”

Vonlane was launched in May 2014 to give travelers an alternative to the delays and interruptions that accompany short-haul flights and the hassles of driving one’s own vehicle. The luxury coach service has been well-received by business travelers, such as attorneys, accountants, lobbyists, and service providers looking to bill their time in a quiet, comfortable, and productive environment. Leisure travelers love the luxurious, first-class travel experience at fares below the cost of commercial air travel.

Vonlane has expanded to serve the five largest Texas cities and offer more than 60 daily departures. “We owe our growth and success to our loyal passengers,” adds Danza. “We especially appreciate the folks who take that first ride and allow us to become their very own private jet on wheels.”

As a Southwest region award winner, Danza is eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 National Awards, which will be announced in November.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year® Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities spanning 60 countries. Learn more at www.ey.com/eoy.

Vonlane Luxury Motor Coach Expands Service with New Fort Worth to Austin Route

Leader in first class travel set to open route October 2nd with four daily weekday departures and daily weekend service

DALLAS (September 28, 2017) – Luxury motor coach service Vonlane will begin offering service on October 2nd between Fort Worth and Austin with four departures a day and daily service seven days a week.

With Vonlane’s signature no-hassle service, a new route to Fort Worth will dramatically improve the quality of transportation available to citizens of one of the state’s largest cities.

The new route will offer first-time and repeat customers the complete Vonlane experience, including first class seats, ample workspace, Wi-Fi and an on-board attendant providing passengers with premium cabin service. Vonlane’s array of complimentary amenities includes noise-cancelling headsets, meals, snacks and beverages. Beer, wine and spirits are available for purchase.

“When we first launched Vonlane three years ago, we always knew that Fort Worth was in our future,” said Alex Danza, Founder and CEO of Vonlane. “We are proud to finally bring to Cowtown the high-end service that our loyal customers have come to expect. Riders agree: Vonlane is the most comfortable and convenient motor coach experience in the nation.”

The five biggest cities in the Texas Triangle are now completely accessible on Vonlane motor coaches. Routes between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and now Fort Worth were made possible through growing demand and loyal customers who have embraced Vonlane’s no lines, no waiting, premiere luxury coach service.

Vonlane was launched in May 2014 to give travelers an alternative to the delays and interruptions that accompany short-haul flights and the hassles of driving one’s own vehicle. The coach service has been particularly well-received by business travelers, such as attorneys, accountants, lobbyists, and other service providers looking to bill their time and expertise in a quiet, comfortable, and productive environment. Leisure travelers love the luxurious, first-class travel experience at fares below the cost of commercial air travel.

Fort Worth to Austin Vonlane Service

Vonlane coaches depart from Fort Worth four times a day, Monday through Friday, with select departures on Saturday and Sunday. Departures and arrivals will be on the corner of 14th Street and Houston Street, across the street from the Fort Worth Convention center and the Fort Worth Water Gardens outside the Omni Hotel.

Austin to Fort Worth Service

Vonlane Coaches depart from Austin four times a day, Monday through Friday, with select departures on Saturday and Sunday. Departures and arrivals will be at the Hyatt Regency Austin at 208 Barton Springs Rd.

A special introductory fare of $79 one way will be available for riders between Forth Worth and Austin. Tickets may be purchased at www.vonlane.com, through the free Vonlane mobile app, or by phone at 844-VONLANE (844.866.5263).

Vonlane and MD Anderson Team Up to Provide Discounted Luxury Travel for Cancer Patients

Patients traveling to and from Houston for treatment from Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio may access comfortable, affordable alternative

(DALLAS - June 14, 2017) – Luxury motor coach service Vonlane has partnered with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to provide cancer patients traveling to and from the treatment center with discounted, fully refundable travel on Vonlane’s fleet.

The partnership was forged in response to a growing number of cancer patients seeking transportation with Vonlane. Many of these patients have been advised by their doctors to avoid airlines due to immunosuppression following rounds of cancer treatment, which increases the likelihood of patients contracting illnesses from lingering microbes in mass-transit airports or in the close-quarters environment of airline cabins. Patients also say the fatigue caused by cancer treatment makes it difficult to drive or navigate the walking involved in airport terminals.

“Vonlane has become an important part of our patients’ treatment plans in the Texas Triangle. As airline and personal car travel may be too taxing or problematic for some patients, we’re pleased to offer patients a safe, easy, comfortable, and reduced-fare solution with Vonlane,” said Gretchen E. Vaughan, senior director of development for MD Anderson Cancer Center.

“We are honored to partner with MD Anderson and provide their patients with the very best accommodations to and from treatment,” said Alex Danza, founder and CEO of Vonlane. “We’re committed to providing a more comfortable and affordable travel alternative overall and especially for cancer patients in Texas. Our passenger-first culture ensures patients experience the same care and compassion while in transit as they do at home or at MD Anderson.”

The discount program is available to all MD Anderson cancer patients traveling to Houston for treatment from Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio. The reservations are 100% refundable and not subject to cancellation policies. Additionally, for each paying MD Anderson passenger, Vonlane will contribute to MD Anderson’s indigent patient travel program in the form of account credits for the cancer center’s use.

According to John C. Schweitzer, an MD Anderson Board of Visitors member, “As an avid and frequent Vonlane traveler, I readily saw an opportunity to enhance our patients’ lives by making their travel for treatment easier, friendlier, and more affordable. I’m thrilled Vonlane teamed with us to offer a discount for our patients and also stepped up to create a travel fund for our indigent patients.”

“I knew when Alex and Gretchen began collaborating that something good would result. Gretchen is a terrific asset for MD Anderson; I can’t imagine a more effective, respected ambassador for our exceptionally critical health care institution. Alex is a talented businessman and visionary who clearly understands the importance of putting customers first and shares our passion for MD Anderson. They have created an immense added value for our patients,” noted Schweitzer.

Vonlane’s Houston terminal is located in downtown Houston, approximately five miles from MD Anderson’s facility. The coach operates four weekday arrivals and departures in Houston from each of Vonlane’s locations in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio. Additionally, the coach provides weekend service.

To secure the discount, patients must book directly through MD Anderson’s travel department.

Vonlane Luxury Motor Coach Expanding Service to Interstate 10 between Houston and San Antonio

Leader in first class travel set to open route between Texas’ two largest cities on April 5th, completing luxury coach service between Texas Triangle cities

DALLAS (April 5, 2017) – Luxury motor coach service Vonlane will begin offering service on April 5th between San Antonio and Houston with daily departures and arrivals in the heart of San Antonio, with easy access to and from the downtown convention center and Riverwalk hotels.

The launch of Vonlane service to San Antonio means 70 percent of Texas’ population living in the “Texas Triangle” cities of Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are now served by Vonlane motor coaches.

The new route between Texas’ two largest cities will officially launch on April 5th, offering nearly seven million new customers the complete Vonlane experience, including first class seats, ample workspace, Wi-Fi, and an on-board attendant providing passengers with premium cabin service and complimentary amenities.

“We launched our first route between Austin and Dallas less than three years ago, and since then the demand for luxury coach service between the other major cities in Texas has exploded,” said Alex Danza, founder and president of Vonlane. “For the very first time, customers traveling between Houston and San Antonio will have the option to take Vonlane, the most comfortable and convenient motor coach experience in the nation.”

Each of the four major cities in the Triangle, home to nearly 18 million people, has been ranked in the top 20 of America’s fastest growing cities. Vonlane’s added service between Houston and San Antonio will not only offer a high-quality travel alternative for residents, it will help relieve a strained transportation system due to population growth.

Vonlane was launched in May 2014 to give travelers an alternative to the delays and interruptions that accompany short-haul flights and the hassles of driving one’s own vehicle. The coach service has been particularly well-received by business travelers, such as attorneys, accountants, lobbyists, and other service providers looking to bill their time and expertise in a quiet, comfortable, and productive environment. Leisure travelers love the luxurious, first-class travel experience at fares below the cost of commercial air travel.

San Antonio Vonlane Service

Routes between San Antonio and Houston will depart and arrive on Commerce Street in front of the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Hotel (101 Bowie Street). On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, daily departures for Houston from San Antonio are at 6 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:15 p.m.; on Tuesdays, departures for Houston are at 10:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.; on Saturdays, there is one departure at 1 p.m.; on Sundays, departures leave at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Houston Vonlane Service

Routes between Houston and San Antonio depart and arrive on Dallas Street at the corner of Louisiana Street, just outside the Hyatt Regency Houston (1200 Louisiana Street) in downtown Houston. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, daily departures for San Antonio from Houston are at 6 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:15 p.m.; on Tuesdays, departures for San Antonio are 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; on Saturdays, there is one departure at 9 a.m.; on Sundays, departures leave at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

A special intro fare of $79 between San Antonio and Houston will be offered for travel taking place in April and May. Tickets may be purchased at www.vonlane.com, through the free Vonlane mobile app, or by phone at 844-VONLANE (844.866.5263).

Vonlane Luxury Motor Coach Expanding Service to Interstate 10 between Houston and San Antonio; Offers $79 One-Way Intro Fares for Travel in April and May

Leader in first class travel set to open route between Texas’ two largest cities on April 5th, completing luxury coach service between Texas Triangle cities

DALLAS (March 28, 2017) – Luxury motor coach service Vonlane will begin offering service on April 5th between San Antonio and Houston with daily departures and arrivals in the heart of San Antonio, with easy access to and from the downtown convention center and Riverwalk hotels.

The launch of Vonlane service to San Antonio means 70 percent of Texas’ population living in the “Texas Triangle” cities of Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are now served by Vonlane motor coaches.

The new route between Texas’ two largest cities will officially launch on April 5th, offering nearly seven million new customers the complete Vonlane experience, including first class seats, ample workspace, Wi-Fi, and an on-board attendant providing passengers with premium cabin service and complimentary amenities.

“We launched our first route between Austin and Dallas less than three years ago, and since then the demand for luxury coach service between the other major cities in Texas has exploded,” said Alex Danza, founder and president of Vonlane. “For the very first time, customers traveling between Houston and San Antonio will have the option to take Vonlane, the most comfortable and convenient motor coach experience in the nation.”

Each of the four major cities in the Triangle, home to nearly 18 million people, has been ranked in the top 20 of America’s fastest growing cities. Vonlane’s added service between Houston and San Antonio will not only offer a high-quality travel alternative for residents, it will help relieve a strained transportation system due to population growth.

Vonlane was launched in May 2014 to give travelers an alternative to the delays and interruptions that accompany short-haul flights and the hassles of driving one’s own vehicle. The coach service has been particularly well-received by business travelers, such as attorneys, accountants, lobbyists, and other service providers looking to bill their time and expertise in a quiet, comfortable, and productive environment. Leisure travelers love the luxurious, first-class travel experience at fares below the cost of commercial air travel.

San Antonio Vonlane Service

Routes between San Antonio and Houston will depart and arrive on Commerce Street in front of the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Hotel (101 Bowie Street). On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, daily departures for Houston from San Antonio are at 6 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:15 p.m.; on Tuesdays, departures for Houston are at 10:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.; on Saturdays, there is one departure at 1 p.m.; on Sundays, departures leave at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Houston Vonlane Service

Routes between Houston and San Antonio depart and arrive on Dallas Street at the corner of Louisiana Street, just outside the Hyatt Regency Houston (1200 Louisiana Street) in downtown Houston. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, daily departures for San Antonio from Houston are at 6 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:15 p.m.; on Tuesdays, departures for San Antonio are 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; on Saturdays, there is one departure at 9 a.m.; on Sundays, departures leave at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

A special intro fare of $79 one way between San Antonio and Houston will be offered for travel taking place in April and May. Tickets may be purchased at www.vonlane.com, through the free Vonlane mobile app, or by phone at 844-VONLANE (844.866.5263).