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May 20, 2013

First Transit wins Ala. shuttle contract

Service will operate throughout the 323-acre campus.


April 22, 2013

UT Profile: Georgia Southern U. adds ElDorados to meet growth

The service began in 2005 with five buses running one route and has grown to three routes, serving more than two million rides per year to students. The service has now expanded to 12 buses, running two routes Monday through Friday.


April 11, 2013

First Transit extended in Michigan

Will manage the transit operations for Lake Erie Transit and its 65 employees.


April 8, 2013

First Transit extended in Va.

Will resume the training and management of its 240 employees and the operation of 153 vehicles throughout Woodbridge for Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission.


April 1, 2013

First Transit's Phoenix contract extended

Will be for five years and takes effect July 1, 2013.


January 30, 2013

Houston Metro retains First Transit

New contract will be for five years with two one-year options and takes effect Feb. 1, 2013.


January 25, 2013

First Transit to unify bus operations for Valley Metro

Mesa and Tempe will be under a single contract with Valley Metro directly managing bus operations in the East Valley. Awarded an initial three-year base term at a cost of $150,885,082 with options available for years four through ten at a cost of $407,764,469. The contract takes effect July 1, 2013.


October 15, 2012

First Transit secures 3 U. contracts

Will operate fixed-route campus shuttle service for Buffalo State and East Georgia State College. Renewed shuttle service for College of Staten Island.


October 1, 2012

Rutgers U. bus service makes safety changes

The idea is to create a safety zone with the buses so cars and other buses won’t be inclined to go around through the crosswalk.


October 1, 2012

First Transit N.Y. universities contract extended

The contract will consist of three locations that house students from the University of Buffalo and those in the State of New York University (SUNY) System.


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