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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2018

First Transit names new VP, operations, for Northwest region

Mark Elias has more than 15 years of transportation experience in areas such as operations management, finance, legal, labor negotiations, and more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2018

First Transit to manage Mobile, Ala.'s Wave Transit System

The system is comprised of 12 routes and carries more than one million passengers annually.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

Calif.'s LAVTA, partners launch shared autonomous vehicle testing

Partners on the SAV project include GoMentum Station, as well as First Transit, which will provide staffing, maintenance, and operation support.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2018

First Transit to pilot shared autonomous vehicles on public roads

In a partnership with LAVTA, the pilot is the first operation of a SAVs on a public road by a transit agency in the state of California.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2018

Calif. autonomous project wins tech award

Stantec has been testing SAVs in mixed traffic through the Bishop Ranch business park.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

First Transit names new VP, west region operations

Fadi Chakbazof will be responsible for all operations in the west region, reporting directly to Beverly Edwards, COO.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2018

First Transit, First Vehicle Services locations land ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

To receive seal, 75% of the service technicians at a location must be certified by ASE.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2018

First Transit names new dir. of business development for MaaS

Rashidi Barnes was most recently the director of innovation and shared mobility and senior manager of transportation at CCTA.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2018

First Transit launches on-demand transportation pilot in Calif.

Residents of the Far Northern Regional Center, which specializes in adults with developmental disabilities, can book for a ride online or by contacting a call center.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2018

First Transit renews Philadelphia Int'l Airport shuttle contract

Will continue to provide maintenance, operations, and staffing for 46 buses, offering more than 3.5 million trips annually.

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