Raleigh, N.C., Wake County Access awards five-year contract to RATP Dev USA

May 2, 2023
The contract, which includes four option years, will cover fixed route and paratransit services, with a service start date of April 23 for fixed route and July 1 for city and county paratransit.

RATP Dev USA has been awarded an operations contract with the city of Raleigh, N.C., and Wake County Access. The contract will cover fixed route and paratransit services, with a service start date of April 23 for fixed route and July 1 for city and county paratransit.

The contract term will be for five years, with the potential for up to four option years. The contract will involve the operation of 185 vehicles and the management of 450 employees between the two sites.

"We are thrilled to have been awarded this contract with the city of Raleigh for GoRaleigh and GoWake Access," said Mike Birch, regional vice president of RATP Dev USA. "We look forward to working closely with both organizations to deliver high-quality and efficient transportation services to the residents of Raleigh and Wake County."

The operations for GoRaleigh and GoWake Access will mark the fifth and sixth locations that RATP Dev USA manages or operates in North Carolina.

"This contract is a testament to our commitment to providing reliable and sustainable transportation solutions. We are proud to partner with the city of Raleigh and Wake County for supporting the growth of their communities,” said Cyril Aubin, CEO, RATP Dev USA.