The creation of First Class Travelers LLC was created over 50 years ago when a little boy from Brooklyn, New York (with southern values) would get into trouble with his parents for wanting to see the buses outside of the doors at the Port Authority bus terminal in mid-town Manhattan.
That little boy found his passion at a very young age. Countless number of times he traveled by bus during the summer months between New York City and South Carolina to visit relatives. Upon arrival he would always have an exciting story to tell his grandparents about the bus he was riding on and interacting with the driver by singing Tom Jones songs.
That little boy has been riding buses for most of his childhood, and young adult hood. If there’s anyone who can tell the difference between a good or bad bus trip, that little boy now as an adult would be the one! That’s why he put his heart into the creation of First Class Travelers LLC. He wants to ensure that “ALL” of his valued riders are treated with respect, courtesy, and as a First Class Traveler! That’s what prompted him to name his Company “First Class Travelers."
As the little boy got older, he wanted to serve his country, so he joined the U.S. Army. Approximately 1 year before ending his Military career, he took on a part time job with a local bus company in Killeen, TX. After many years serving in the Army he decided to end his Military career with an Honorable Discharge so he could pursue his passion. He also left the local bus company to join a much larger bus carrier to gain more knowledge of the operations and functions of a bus company. He then became a Motor Coach Operator for one of the largest carriers during that time. As the years passed he wanted to learn more so he became a Diesel Mechanic.
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A very good childhood friend B.T. Webb once asked that little boy, “why do you love buses and being around them so much? The little boy replied, “I like seeing passengers smiling faces when they’ve reached their destination and thanking the driver for a wonderful safe trip. I enjoy seeing passengers’ baggage arrived with them and not being lost, delayed or damaged. The joy of seeing the faces of people meeting their love ones when they get off the bus. That’s the joy I get”. Of the wonderful things he experienced in his childhood he knew buses was going to be his life.
First Class Travelers LLC.
Mr. S. Gagum. CEO. / Owner