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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2014

Veolia names new GM of Chico, Calif. contract

Lance Atencio will oversee fixed-route and paratransit service with 110 employees and 70 vehicles for the Butte County Association of Governments.

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Safety Cornerby Jason PalmerJanuary 10, 2014

How safety programs can help transit meet budget challenges

Agencies striving to meet service demands and overcome budgetary pressures are continuing to make safety of operators and riders a priority, however, it’s not always something that can be given a huge investment. What we’ve seen, though, is that investing in safety can actually work to the benefit of agencies in terms of efficiency increases and cost reductions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2013

Veolia wins Calif. paratransit, fixed-route contract

The extension, which was recommended by the RABA staff, is set to begin July 1, 2014.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2013

N.Y. paratransit adds 28 vans to fleet

The new wheelchair-accessible Dodge vehicles cost approximately $1.2 million. The first of the vans are expected to be delivered in late this month.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2013

Veolia names GM for York, Ontario contracts

Robert Goody will be responsible for two bus contracts Veolia operates for York Region — YRT/Viva and YRT, southwest operations — with a combined annual ridership of more than 12,800,000 passengers.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2013

Veolia's IntelliRide Brings Tech Game-Changer to Paratransit

Tablet use is not only rising in the general public, paratransit and human service transportation are also taking advantage of the convenience of the mobile devices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2013

Veolia wins NJ Transit contract renewal

The new Monmouth County Local Bus fixed-route service agreement is effective September 2013 and will run through September 2020.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

Foothill Transit awards management contract to Veolia

Agency will not change its current operations contracts in place at two other maintenance facilities. Contract begins in July.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2013

Veolia's Calif. Bay Area contract extended

Under the new contract, which is effective July 1, 2013, the company will assume additional responsibilities including dispatching duties for a 200 vehicle fleet and employing a Developmental Disability Specialist in its Certification Department, who will bring expertise for eligibility determinations of applicants with cognitive disabilities.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2013

Calif.’s Foothill Transit moves to in-house management

Executive board voted 5 to 0 in favor of establishing the agency’s first ever in-house management team and to amend the agency’s contract with Veolia Transportation. Will transition most of the current management team to Foothill Transit’s employ. The change is expected to save the agency approximately $1 million a year.

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