OK, so the NFTA did not let my application go past the review board. So what now? Well, I may have an even bigger prize if I play my hand right. Trailways of New York is a Motorcoach carrier based in Hurley, NY and is an umbrella company that covers Adirondack, Pine Hill, and New York Trailways. They are a 90 year old family owned company, the largest independent Trailways company in the East, and treat their drivers and passengers like royalty. First year operators earn between $45-$50K/year and after four years, the rate is $60K with a great benefits package. I've had a passion for buses and the busing industry for nearly 30 years and would love to be an operator myself. Trailways has an intensive driver training program as well. I'm going to Rochester this weekend to attend their job fair!! Now, if that falls through, there are a couple of smaller charter companies in the area I still can try and I can resubmit my application to the NFTA again (and again, and again, and... )