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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2014

Calif. agency set for BRT line launch

Omnitrans' sbX system serves major activity centers, including two hospitals, two universities, numerous trade schools, city and county government centers, and employment centers, along with major shopping, hospitality and entertainment venues.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

Omnitrans appoints interim to CEO/GM post

Scott Graham implemented cost-saving measures including organizational changes, reduction of healthcare expenses and cost containment of professional services during his interim tenure.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2014

Omnitrans, union reach 3-year contract agreement

Teamsters employees will see their first wage increase in six years next July, when a 2.5% raise will kick in, under the new agreement. The following year wages will increase 2.75%. Agency contributions to employee benefits will also rise.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

Calif.-based Omnitrans' Go Smart program a huge success

Omnitrans launched Go Smart as a pilot for the 2011-2012 school year by partnering with California State University, San Bernardino; Chaffey College; Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College to offer free, unlimited bus rides to more than 50,000 college students.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2013

Calif. bus systems may lose more than $60M in federal funds

Omnitrans and Riverside Transit Agency may lose approximately $30 million each in funds from the Federal Transit Administration because of union concerns over a new state pension reform law. As a result, the Department of Labor put a hold on the grant funding.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

Omnitrans taps interim CEO/GM

Scott Graham will step in to replace Milo Victoria who resigned earlier this month.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2013

Omnitrans CNG buses approach 100M miles

The newest additions to the fleet are 60-foot, articulated vehicles for the sbX bus rapid transit line set to launch in 2014.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2013

Calif.’s Omnitrans launches real time info

NexTrip technology enables riders to text, click or call to access real-time information. CEO/GM Milo Victoria was instrumental in bringing the new technology to the agency.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2012

Disabled L.A. rider overcomes fear of transit

A disabled Omnitrans rider had to conquer her fear of taking public transportation to get to her job. Part of what helped her were the courteous and patient drivers on her route.

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ArticlesSeptember 21, 2012

5 Questions: Omnitrans' Milo Victoria

Established in 1976, Omnitrans carries approximately 15 million passengers each year throughout its 480-square-mile service area, covering 15 cities and portions of the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County.

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