MV Transportation Inc. has announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide regional public transit services by the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency which began September 4, 2018.
FCRTA provides local and regional transit services to over 25 rural communities throughout Fresno County including regular fixed route services, which follow designated routes and schedules, as well as real time reservation-based demand responsive service that offers curb-to-curb transportation. Under terms of the seven-year agreement, MV will be responsible for all operational activities of the agency's transit system, including scheduling, dispatch, driver operations, safety, and customer service.
"FCRTA is excited to enter the next phase of providing safe, reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable transportation to Fresno County residents with MV," said Moses Stites, FCRTA general manager. "MV is a proven leader in professional transportation services and we know our customers will receive top quality service."
"We look forward to our partnership with FCRTA and appreciate the confidence its leaders and FCRTA board of directors have placed in MV," said Scott Germann, senior vice president, MV Transportation, who will oversee operations. "We are confident that we can improve system efficiency and bring new and innovative ideas that enhance the overall passenger experience."
MV's new contract with FCRTA extends the company's long history of providing transportation services to California communities.