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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2017

MBTA looking to outsource maintenance, save $26M annually

The move is the latest effort by the transit system to reduce costs through outsourcing.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2017

MBTA outsource plan could save $65 million

The recommendations, which could affect hundreds of workers, are part of an internal report produced consultants hired by the agency.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2017

Transdev names Brockwell to take over GM post for Denver contract

The company has operated a portion of Denver RTD’s bus service since 2005.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Calif.'s NCTD taps MV to operate, maintain bus system

Under the terms of the contract, which is for a seven-year base term with one three-year option, MV will be responsible for the operations of NCTD's BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT services, serving an annual ridership of nearly eight million in 224 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

Minn. transit agency extends First Transit contract

The company's Area VP Dennis Jensen has served as GM at DTA since 1979. Jensen and his staff of 154 deliver transit services for DTA’s 62 fixed-route and nine paratransit buses, moving 3.3 million passengers annually.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

Transdev to operate, maintain N.C. State's campus shuttle service

The university will purchase 40 buses, creating an entirely new fleet to serve the 41,000 students and staff on three campuses, with Transdev set to employ a staff of 77 people for the $7.6 million annual contract.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2016

Transdev's San Francisco paratransit contract extended

The contract also includes providing paratransit services using 112 SFTMA vehicles. Transdev employs more than 200 people in San Francisco and the Brisbane Operations Center located south of the city.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2016

TriMet extends First Transit paratransit contract

The contractor currently operates 268 vehicles for TriMet’s LIFT paratransit services and manages all scheduling and operations of the paratransit call center.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2016

Transdev receives Foothill Transit contract renewal

This month, the company will also assume operational responsibility for three routes formerly operated by LA Metro that traverse Pomona Valley. The entire system transports annual ridership of 14 million customers.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2016

Transdev expands autonomous passenger shuttle pilot programs

In the U.S., pilot programs featuring Trandev’s AV turnkey solution are in development in campus environments and other selected communities.

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