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(212) 326-3610
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910785-001-005
August 5, 1997
REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL
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BY DIRECT (MODEM) TRANSMISSION
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Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Atlantic Express Transportation Corp.
Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-25507)
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Dear Sirs:
On behalf of Atlantic Express Transportation Corp. (the "Company"), we
hereby request withdrawal of the above-captioned registration statement
pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
Company seeks to withdraw such registration statement in order to pursue
certain other material acquisition and financing opportunities. Based upon
our discussions with the Staff, we understand that the pendency of such
registration statement, in light of current Staff interpretations, may be
inconsistent with the Company's other objectives. Accordingly, we
respectfully request that the Commission approve this application to withdraw
such registration statement.
Should you require any further information in connection with this
application, please contact the undersigned or James Rozsa of this office at
(212) 326-3856.
Very truly yours,
Robert A. Zuccaro
cc: Nathan Schlenker (Atlantic Express Transportation Corp.)
Peter R. Silverman (Silverman, Collura, Chernis & Balzano P.C.)
Michael Woronoff (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom)
