Transdev announced it will begin operations for Anaheim Resort Transportation’s (ART) 22-route system linking local tourist destinations throughout the Anaheim Resort District and surrounding areas.
ART serves as a critical connection for visiting tourists and thousands of employees who live and work in the area. The company is currently working to ensure a smooth transition when it begins operations on Dec. 1 as peak tourism season begins. In 2015, ART served 6.7 million passengers.
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“ART provides important links to fun, excitement and leisure at countless attractions around the Anaheim resort area. It also helps mitigate traffic in this busy travel destination,” said Katrina Heineking, VP of Transdev’s Southwest Region.
ART and a fleet of 88 vehicles connect 72 area hospitality and employment establishments with local destinations and attractions such as Disneyland Resort, The Outlets at Orange, Disney’s California Adventure, Christ Cathedral, Downtown Disney District, Anaheim Convention Center, The Honda Center, Knott’s Berry Farm, Medieval Times Dinner Theater, Pirates Dinner Adventure and Discovery Science Center.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
The service is a flexible, reservation-based transit service designed to close the first- and last-mile gaps and connect riders to employment for just $5 per day.
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.