Our Story
Uptown Vans was started by two friends in New York seeking to bring greater visibility to the smaller, independent bus and van companies that filled the gaps in corridors underserved by traditional intercity carriers. With that goal in mind, Uptown Vans was created by integrating these smaller companies into a ticketing platform traditionally used by larger, more established intercity bus companies, customized to fit the unique operating model of the smaller companies, and allowing their services to reach a larger audience.
We invite you to enjoy the efficient, economical, and comfortable van services that operate to various destinations in the Northeast. Whether you’re looking for a day trip, a long-term commuting solution, or visiting friends and relatives, our partner operators have got you covered!
Meet The Team
George Kaufer
Known as "GPS George" among his college friends, George has always had an interest in the impact and benefits that public transportation brings to its riders and the communities it serves. From the Staten Island Express Bus Redesign to the NewBus Newark project, George is constantly looking for ways to get involved in the improvement of transit in the world around him, in addition to his day job as a civil servant in the transportation sector.
George enjoys traveling around the region in his free time. He uses buses, trains, and vans to get to whatever destination happens to pique his interest for the weekend. Knowing the ins and outs of every route, George hopes to inspire others to enjoy the many sights and scenes that are easily reachable with the click of a mouse and a ride on a van.
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Jared Maldonado
With over 17 years of experience in various rolls in the transportation and hospitality industries, Jared has had extensive on-the-job education in everything it takes to present a transportation business to customers in a professional and inviting manner while maintaining good working relationships with contracted bus companies. After founding and managing two highly reviewed companies he decided to delve deeper into the smaller van operations that he had long heard about and saw an opportunity to help them grow their business using methods that larger, more established operators had long been taking advantage of. His relationships with support networks from previous transportation endeavors compliments Georges’ intimate knowledge of the van operations, individual companies, and related infrastructure.