U. of Alabama Extends Partnership with First Transit

The service, known as Crimson Ride, provides transportation for the more than 37,000 students of the university and three million annual riders.

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August 17, 2016

U. of Alabama Extends Partnership with First Transit

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First Transit announced its continued partnership with the University of Alabama.

The company provides bus and shuttle services throughout campus and the surrounding area.

The service, known as Crimson Ride, provides transportation for the more than 37,000 students of the university and three million annual riders. In addition to the campus shuttle, First Transit and Crimson Ride support campus bus transportation for all University of Alabama home football games at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The university recently extended its nine-year partnership with First Transit to provide campus transportation.

First Transit will provide management, staffing and operations for the Crimson Ride bus transportation system, including 51 buses owned by the university.

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