We are always continuing to look for innovative solutions to address the current national labor shortage. In Phoenix, our team partnered with a technical institute whose focus is on providing skills to students that are complementary to what we are looking for in new employees – specifically mechanics. Read more to learn what unique steps they took to attract new employees to Transdev.

Transdev's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion commitment is a reflection on how our purpose is truly at the heart of what we do every day. It’s about how we deliver on our purpose for the common good. Additionally, each of our departments have developed their respective DEI statements/commitments that tie their business activities in with the overall Transdev culture.

Congratulations to our Marketing & Communications team. They were recently recognized by APTA as recipients of four AdWheel Awards. The AdWheel awards go to APTA member systems and business members for outstanding marketing and communications efforts that contributed to strategic organizational goals.

Sometimes plans and schedules change when you least expect it. How our teams rise to the occasion and dare to find the solutions is how we deliver on our purpose for our clients.

Our Transdev team in Fairfax County, VA recently launched a one-year, maintenance apprenticeship program in support of Transdev’s commitment to workforce development. The program encourages high school students to gain the skills needed to enter a career in Transit as a maintenance technician– no experience necessary.

As of July 1, 2022, we have expanded our partnership with TriMet, in Portland Oregon. We currently operate TriMet’s paratransit bus operations. Our new contract now includes the reservations, scheduling, customer service, and dispatch functions of TriMet’s LIFT program (ADA paratransit).

We are happy to have launched our new partnership with the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) on July 1, 2022. We now operate all TCRTA’s paratransit and fixed route services, along with its call center, and are responsible for some of the contract’s maintenance, in addition to staffing, ticket sales and shelter cleaning.

Yes – Social Media Day is a “thing”. It’s a great opportunity for us to thank all of you who follow us, retweet us and like us on our various social media channels.

Metro Magazine recently featured an article by Katrina Heineking, COO for Transdev Alternative Services & Co-Executive Sponsor of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council. The article is titled: Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Evolution: Understanding Who We Want to Be – It’s a Journey.

Thanks to all our managers across the country who helped make Mechanics Day 2022 special for our maintenance and utility professionals. Check out the video below that provides a nice recap of some of the celebrations that took place at our U.S. locations.