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ArticlesJuly 23, 2014

How Contractors are Providing Solutions for Transit’s Challenges

Whether reallocating fleet assignments or revamping an organization’s safety culture, private contractors are tapping innovative technologies and programs to create solutions for the challenges faced by today’s public transit systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2014

Veolia wins first state-wide Medicaid contract

Will also oversee customer service, the call center and all dispatch services. There are currently 500,000 projected trips annually.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2013

Veolia wins Calif. paratransit contract

The contract term with Riverside Transit Agency is for three years with two, one-year extension options.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2013

Veolia's Calif. airport contract extended

During the next contract term Veolia will introduce the TransLoc GPS system for the buses, which includes next bus software at each stop and cell phone applications that will provide the public access to next bus arrival times.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2013

Veolia's TriRail contract extended

The contract now extends through June 2017. The SFRTA originally awarded the operations contract for the Tri-Rail system to Veolia in early 2007.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2013

Veolia wins Texas St. U. shuttle contract

The service, the Bobcat Tram, makes nearly 3.5 million passenger trips annually and is funded predominantly from student bus fees.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

Calif.'s NCTD reaches agreement with contractor

The agreement provides for the implementation of new procedures for communicating critical information between Veolia, its maintenance subcontractor, Bombardier Transportation and NCTD, and the early identification of risks within Sprinter operations and maintenance.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2013

L.A. Metro extends Veolia contract

Under the new contract will partner to invest in facility upgrades including a new Methane Detection System, additional bus bays for maintenance, additional office space and a more efficient inventory parts room.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2012

Mass. agency extends Veolia contract

The contract, which went into effect on July 1, 2012, is for one year with four one-year options.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Calif. county extends Veolia contract

The new five-year contract began July 1, 2012 and has two one-year options.

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