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    • First Transit

    Cincinnati, OH 45202

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About First Transit

    A leading provider of passenger transportation contract and management services. We offer solutions for fixed-route, paratransit, shuttle, call center, brokerages, bus line inspection, operation monitoring and more.

    Contact

    600 Vine Street
    Suite 1400
     Cincinnati, OH 45202
    United States of America
    http://www.firsttransit.com
    513.241.2200
    866.949.7620

    More Info on First Transit

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    First Transit serves as a transportation partner, helping cities, municipalities, counties, universities, airports and more implement innovative, cost-effective fixed-route, paratransit, shuttle and call center operations; while delivering the highest safety and quality standards for your community.   

    Contact us to learn how we can provide solutions that fit your community’s needs.

    Products and Press Releases

    Transdev
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    Bus

    Transdev begins new partnership with RTC of Southern Nevada July 1

    Transdev North America
    June 30, 2023
    RTC of Southern Nevada's fixed route transit services, as well as system safety and community engagement, will now be managed by Transdev after the original agreement was made...
    OCTA
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    Paratransit

    OCTA’s OC ACCESS paratransit service resumes full service

    Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
    May 22, 2023
    The return to full service occurs two weeks after OC ACCESS drivers went on strike May 3 during the negotiations of a new contract between the drivers and Transdev.
    First Transit
    Cmh Airport #1
    Shared Mobility

    First Transit wins transportation shuttle contract for John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    Jan. 14, 2022
    First Transit will provide 30 employees, including management personnel overseeing day-to-day rental car transit operations.
    First Transit
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    Autonomous Vehicles

    First Transit operates Med City Mover connected autonomous vehicle pilot

    Nov. 5, 2021
    The pilot consists of two low-speed, automated, electric, multi-passenger shuttles operating in downtown Rochester, Minn.

    Articles & News

    Headshots: Transdev
    Laura Hendricks, left, will lead the combined Transdev and First Transit teams in the U.S. and Arthur Nicolet will lead the combined teams in Canada.
    Management

    Transdev completes acquisition of First Transit

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    March 7, 2023
    The acquisition has gained all U.S. and Canadian regulatory approvals and the companies are operating as a single entity under the leadership of Laura Hendricks in the U.S. and...
    Transdev
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    Management

    Transdev to acquire First Transit

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Oct. 27, 2022
    Transdev’s says its expertise in fixed route bus and presence in rail combined with First Transit’s complementary positions in shuttle services and paratransit will provide an...
    Top: First Transit; Bottom: May Mobility
    Top: A GreenPower zero-emission AV shuttle; Bottom: May Mobility's ADA-compliant Toyota Sienna equipped with its Autono-MaaS platform.
    Autonomous Vehicles

    AV news: goMARTI in Minnesota launches and WRTA selects partners for AV pilot

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Sept. 29, 2022
    Rural America’s first ADA-compliant AV service starts in Minnesota, while northeast Ohio’s first AV pilot has all the partners in place for its upcoming launch.
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    Management

    FirstGroup enters $4.6-billion agreement to sell First Student and First Transit to EQT Infrastructure

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 26, 2021
    The private equity firm says it will invest in organizational, operational and digital technology to further distinguish the service offerings of the two divisions.
    Damon Dash, General Manager, The Wave Transit System/First Transit
    40 Under 40

    2020 40 Under 40: Damon D. Dash

    Aug. 18, 2020
    Damon Dash, General Manager, The Wave Transit System/First Transit
    Joe Petrie/Mass Transit
    The Tempe bus garage was designs for natural gas vehicles. The buses are backed in so they can all be accessed from a common center aisle.
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    New Collection

    Nov. 26, 2018
    During the South West Transit Association's Freedom Through Transit Conference, attendees were treated to a tour of Valley Metro's bus maintenance facility in Tempe, Arizona.
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    Technology

    First Transit Executive Prediction 2011

    Bradley Thomas
    Nov. 26, 2018
    As we continue to work toward the new year, First Transit predicts that the industry will see: A continued trend toward contracting, with cities to outsource their transportation...
    Michael C. Murray President Cincinnati, Ohio-based First Transit Inc.
    Safety & Security

    First Transit's Michael C. Murray

    Nov. 26, 2018
    Executive Predictions
    Karl Nielsen
    A four-story elliptical oculus skylight is encircled by an 180-foot-long LED screen displaying scrolling digital text, an installation by artist Jenny Holzer.
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    September-October: People & Places

    Sept. 14, 2018
    The latest industry and people news and updates.
    Easymile
    Easymile’s EZ10 is a driverless, electric shuttle that can carry up to 12 people.
    Technology

    Special Report: Autonomous and Connected Vehicles

    Aug. 15, 2018
    An overview of the state of the industry as it relates to autonomous and connected vehicles.

    Videos & Resources

    Top 40 Specific Experience
    Rail

    2015's Top 40 Under 40: A Specific Experience That Led Them to Where They Are Today

    Sept. 18, 2015
    In their own words, the 2015 Top 40 Under 40 talk about a specific experience that led them to where they are today.
    2015 Top 40 Under 40: Natasha Rae Williams
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    2015 Top 40 Under 40: Natasha Rae Williams

    Sept. 18, 2015
    View 2015 recipient First Transit Manager of Recruitment and Employee Engagement Natasha Rae Williams talk about transit.
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    Home

    Exhibit at APTA's Expo 2014

    Sept. 7, 2012
    Exhibit at the public transportation's premier showcase — APTA's Expo!
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    Realizing Safety and Efficiencies through Contracting

    March 26, 2012
    NCTD worked closely with First Transit to establish a strategy to maximize efficiency by reforming the organization's management and operations.
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    Communicating Change During Conversion

    Jan. 23, 2012
    NCTD and First Transit established their change communication with one goal in mind - To educated and retain employees, union reps and passengers about the decision to privatize...

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    Paratransit

    First Transit wins contract for mobility operations, maintenance services for MARTA

    May 27, 2021
    First Transit will be responsible for all aspects of dispatching, maintaining and operating a 192-vehicle fleet supporting paratransit services.
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    Bus

    First Transit awarded operations contract for JAC Transit in Carson City, Nevada

    March 19, 2021
    First Transit will be responsible for all fixed-route and paratransit services.
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    Mobile Applications

    First Transit partners with Moovit for MaaS solutions

    Nov. 12, 2020
    This is First Transit's first partnership with an MaaS-focused provider, enabling riders to plan, pay and ride via one app.
    First Transit
    Brad Thomas, chair, NATA
    Management

    Brad Thomas named chair of North American Transit Alliance

    Sept. 22, 2020
    NATA aims to work with public transit agencies to help shape a future where public transportation is personal, equitable and highly sustainable.
    First Transit
    First Transit will deliver and operate two Polaris GEM autonomous shuttles custom-configured by Perrone Robotics using its TONY autonomy kit.
    Autonomous Vehicles

    US Ignite selects First Transit and Perrone Robotics as AV service provider for Fort Carson Smart Transportation Testbed

    Aug. 5, 2020
    First Transit will deliver and operate two autonomous shuttles for on-site rider transport.
    First Transit
    Dave Van Fossen
    Management

    Dave Van Fossen retires after 40-year career in transit

    Oct. 3, 2019
    Van Fossen will retire from his position of east region vice president effective Dec. 31.
    Safety & Security

    First Transit launches Safe Wheels program

    Sept. 27, 2019
    First Transit has already replaced 15 mobility aid devices.
    First Transit
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    Management

    First Transit names VP technology and innovation

    Aug. 8, 2019
    First Transit appointed Robert James as the organization’s first vice president of technology and innovation where he will report directly to the president. James will be responsible...
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    Car Sharing

    First Transit forms partnership with Lyft for wheelchair accessible vehicles

    July 10, 2019
    First Transit is partnering with Lyft to launch a pilot program that will provide on-demand wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) for those who use a fixed frame or non-collapsible...