ESCOT BUS LINES, INC.
LARGO, FLORIDA

ESCOT Bus Lines is a charter bus company which originated in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1983. Beginning with a fleet of two mini-buses that provided daily shuttle service to Tampa Bay area attractions, the company grew rapidly until it seemed wise for Lou and Diane Scott to expand their scope of business. They added a leased Eagle coach to the growing fleet in 1985, and they began to concentrate on the charter market, gradually adding equipment and establishing a quality reputation in the Tampa Bay area. In 1990, the Scotts decided that, in an increasingly competitive market, one key to success was to develop a trademark niche. Building on a reputation for good service and clean equipment, they began to build a fleet of ultra-modern European style coaches. The appeal of attractive styling and passenger amenities accurately reflected the company’s commitment to providing quality transportation for their clientele. This growth has been a result of identifying the market they wanted to pursue. The Motorcoach business is one of those unique fields where no matter how many opportunities are created by careful planning and good fortune, they can only be fulfilled by hard work. Careful planning is certainly part if the reasons for ESCOT’s success, but another significant factor has been the involvement of the Scotts’ children, Brian and Pam. Both worked in the business as kids, and have acquired the skills and the work ethic that have enabled the company to expand. It is not a coincidence that their increased involvement parallels ESCOT’s success. Over the past 30 years, the nature of the business has evolved from local service into a full service company specializing in the following: ESCOT Bus Lines is a charter bus company which originated in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1983. Beginning with a fleet of two mini-buses that provided daily shuttle service to Tampa Bay area attractions, the company grew rapidly until it seemed wise for Lou and Diane Scott to expand their scope of business. They added a leased Eagle coach to the growing fleet in 1985, and they began to concentrate on the charter market, gradually adding equipment and establishing a quality reputation in the Tampa Bay area. In 1990, the Scotts decided that, in an increasingly competitive market, one key to success was to develop a trademark niche. Building on a reputation for good service and clean equipment, they began to build a fleet of ultra-modern European style coaches. The appeal of attractive styling and passenger amenities accurately reflected the company’s commitment to providing quality transportation for their clientele. This growth has been a result of identifying the market they wanted to pursue. The Motorcoach business is one of those unique fields where no matter how many opportunities are created by careful planning and good fortune, they can only be fulfilled by hard work. Careful planning is certainly part if the reasons for ESCOT’s success, but another significant factor has been the involvement of the Scotts’ children, Brian and Pam. Both worked in the business as kids, and have acquired the skills and the work ethic that have enabled the company to expand. It is not a coincidence that their increased involvement parallels ESCOT’s success. Over the past 30 years, the nature of the business has evolved from local service into a full service company specializing in the following: Florida’s Premiere Charter Bus Rental Provider From the moment one of our European-style coaches arrives to pick up your group, you’ll sense that we’re not just another charter bus company. Family-owned and operated since 1983, we’re large enough to handle your group but small enough to care.