Fred A. DiGiovanni Jr., President of Island Charter, a premier privately-owned transportation company that has proudly served local area schools for 30 years, receives the "Corporate Leadership Award" from Eden II - programs dedicated to enabling the children and adults with autism to achieve the highest quality of life throughout their lives in school, in the community, at work and at home.

"I am honored to have received this accolade from Eden II and proud to be involved," said Fred A. DiGiovanni. "The school and the programs they provide serve as a testament that those with autism can prevail!"
For more information about Island Charter, please visit the company website at www.IslandCharter.com, email service@IslandCharter.com or call 718-448-4006.

Staten Island, NY (March 2009) - Island Charter, a premier privately-owned transportation company that has proudly served local area schools for 30 years, has kicked off an initiative to install safety buzzers in its school buses. Dedicated to providing safe transportation for the thousands of school children across the area, the company has decided to raise the standards of safety, service and reliability for all those who ride the buses.

One of the most important responsibilities of a school bus driver is the assurance that there are no children left on board at the end of each drop off route. With that in mind, the safety buzzers inside the school buses will serve as a unique reminder for each driver to complete a walk through of their bus at the end of each trip.

Once the ignition of the bus is turned off, the driver will hear a buzzing noise that can only be disarmed at the back of the bus by the pressing of a button. If this buzzing noise goes unnoticed, the horn of the school bus will set off, which will grab the attention of everyone within hearing distance of the bus. Naturally, this electronic safety device will ensure that everyone has disembarked from the vehicle.

"The benefits of having this small reminder far outweigh the risk of leaving a child on board, which is why we’ve decided to implement this installation initiative," said Fred A. DiGiovanni Jr, President, Island Charter. "This safety device will provide our parents, children and staff, the piece of mind knowing that no child is ever left behind."

For more information about Island Charter, or this safety measure, please visit the company website at www.IslandCharter.com, email service@IslandCharter.com or call 718-448-4006.

Staten Island, NY (January 2009) -Premier privately-owned NY Metro transportation company, Island Charter proudly celebrates 30 years in the business this month.

What began in 1979 with a small bus contract from the NYC Board of Education and 5 mini school buses transporting students back and forth to school has grown to include mini school buses, large school buses and coach buses. Today, the company operates with nearly 150 vehicles in its fleet and services New York (including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Rockland and Westchester) and all of New Jersey (including Atlantic City).

Still independently owned, managed and operated by its original founders, Island Charter continues to pour limitless energy and unconditional loyalty that begins with the DiGiovanni's - the founding family.

Often recognized for going the extra mile and the personalized service the company delivers, Island Charter also proudly employs many of original drivers and escorts who have been with the company since its humble beginnings in 1979. A family business through and through, this has certainly added to the company'’s success and longevity.

"Much of our success in the business is a direct result of our devoted and hard-working extended family of employees, customers and community," said Fred A. DiGiovanni Jr, President. "Our reputation for excellence and commitment to providing top-notch service stems from our strong family ties and we look forward to even more growth and more traveled miles for many more years to come!"

Staten Island, NY (July 2008) - NY Metro area’s premier privately-owned transportation company, Island Charter now provides safe, cost-effective and reliable transportation to and from Atlantic City - the destination known for its world-class casino gaming, entertainment, nightlife, fine dining, first class shopping and more!

There's no better way to enjoy a trip to Atlantic City than knowing you can bask in the comfort and convenience of provided transportation, and receive special offers from area casinos. With that in mind, Island Charter can arrange a group trip with incentives to any of the following Atlantic City casinos*:

Atlantic City Hilton Resorts Casino Hotel Tropicana Casino & Resort Bally's Caesar's

Trump Plaza Trump Marina Trump Taj Mahal Harrah's Showboat

*We also offer packages to Foxwoods Resort Casino.

The Atlantic City Charter service is provided by Island Charter's highly-qualified, professionally-trained drivers and escorts, committed to ensuring that each group experience is comfortable, safe and top-quality.

Let Island Charter's experts arrange a trip for you and your group! For more information about Island Charter, or to make your Atlantic City Charter bus plans, please visit the company website at www.IslandCharter.com, email service@IslandCharter.com or please call 718-448-4006.

Premier Transportation Company Offering
New Coach Buses for Charter in New York and New Jersey

Staten Island, NY (April 2008) - Island Charter, a premier privately-owned transportation company with over 30 years in the business announces the addition of Coach buses to its transportation fleet. Having earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence in quality, safety reliability, efficiency and service, the company now provides charter bus service with this new fleet of quality vehicles.

With plush reclining seating, 55 passenger capacity, extra luggage compartments, television monitors and DVD players, the new Island Charter Coach buses provide a multitude of transport services for all those who travel. The Coach buses are ideal for any type of group travel or outing, whether it be a wedding, special event, bar/bat mitzvah, convention, corporate function or casino trip.

Some of the additional features of the new Coach buses include: PA system, overhead storage space, custom radio system with CD player, interior lighting and frameless windows.

Often recognized for going the extra mile and the personalized service the company delivers, Island Charter takes pride in the tradition of excellence, the quality of its vehicles and the dedication of the staff who transport passengers whenever and wherever they need to go.

Island Charter provides Charter bus service with its fleet of Coach buses in New York (including: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island) and all of New Jersey (including: Atlantic City).

For more information about Island Charter, or to charter one of our new Coach buses, please visit the company website at www.IslandCharter.com, email service@IslandCharter.com or please call 718-448-4006.