Biz Briefs: MV Transportation, Gatekeeper, and More
Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.
Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.
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Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.
In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news from suppliers including MV Transportation, Gatekeeper, and more.
MV to Operate, Maintain California Agency’s Fixed-Route Service
California’s Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) awarded MV Transportation (MV) a three-year contract to operate and maintain the Wheels fixed-route bus system.
The new contract reflects an increase in wages for the existing workforce and includes new standards for technology and innovation.
Under the contract, MV will be responsible for the operations, safety, dispatching, road supervision, and maintenance for LAVTA facilities and vehicles.
The new agreement will be effective July 2025 through June 2028.
Gatekeeper Systems Land Contracts
Gatekeeper Systems USA Inc. received a video services contract extension for approximately $2.4 million to provide continued maintenance and repair of the on-board vehicle video systems for Philadelphia’s Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
The services contract is for 16 months, retroactive to Nov. 7.
The company also received a contract from Coach & Equipment Bus Sales Inc. to provide mobile data collectors, rear vision systems, video display mirrors, and other interior and exterior video devices, which are to be OEM factory installed on new paratransit vehicles.
The contract value is approximately $666,000.
Curb Awarded 5-Year Renewal for Chicago’s WAV Program
Curb, a North American taxi solutions and ride-hailing app for licensed taxis and for-hire rides, announced the City of Chicago has renewed its contract to continue operating the city’s exclusive Centralized Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Taxicab Dispatch Service.
The contract began March 1, with a two-year term and three optional renewals.
Curb has managed this program since 2020, working with the city to consolidate access to WAV taxis through its digital platform and call-in service.
Over the past four years, it has grown into one of the strongest WAV initiatives in the country, achieving a 95% trip completion rate.
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