MV Transit News
MV’s Abhishek Karanam Recognized as One of Mass Transit Magazine’s 2025 “40 Under 40” Honorees
MV Transportation is proud to celebrate Abhishek Karanam, Manager of Data Science & Analytics, who has been recognized as one of Mass Transit Magazine’s 2025 “40 Under 40” honorees. This annual recognition highlights professionals making significant contributions to the transit industry, and Abhishek’s impact at MV exemplifies just that. Since joining MV, Abhishek has been a driving force behind how we leverage data and technology to better serve our customers and...
Feysan Lodde Inducted into the APTA Hall of Fame
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced that our co-founder, Feysan Lodde, was inducted into the APTA Hall of Fame. The APTA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals with long, distinguished careers who have made extraordinary contributions to public transportation. This is one of the highest honors in our industry and a powerful recognition of Feysan and Alex’s visionary leadership and the legacy they began when they founded MV Transportation in 1975....
MV Transportation Co-Founder Feysan Lodde to be Inducted into APTA Hall of Fame
DALLAS, TX — MV Transportation is proud to announce that co-founder Feysan Lodde will be inducted into the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor recognizes Lodde’s pioneering leadership and her decades of dedication to creating accessible transportation solutions. Alex and Feysan Lodde founded MV Transportation in 1975 with a vision to provide safe, reliable mobility for all, especially individuals and communities often...
MV Transportation Celebrates 50 Years of Service
DALLAS, TX (August 5, 2025) — MV Transportation, the largest privately owned passenger transportation company in North America, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary today, August 5, marking five decades of service, innovation, growth and commitment to accessible mobility for all. Founded in 1975 by Alex and Feysan Lodde as California MediVan, MV began with a simple mission: to provide the freedom of mobility to people with disabilities and the elderly in San Francisco by...
MV Transportation Appoints Jason Beevis as Vice President of Microtransit
DALLAS, TX — MV Transportation, Inc., a leader in passenger transportation services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Beevis as Vice President of Microtransit. This is a newly created role that reflects the company’s commitment to building on its success in the market by further advancing its strategy and execution of on-demand mobility solutions. With more than 20 years of experience across the travel and transportation sectors in both the U.S. and Europe,...
MV Transportation’s Chief Information Officer, Cris Kibbee, Wins 2025 Dallas CIO ORBIE Award
DALLAS, TX – March 3, 2025 – MV Transportation is proud to announce that Chief Information Officer Cris Kibbee has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Dallas CIO ORBIE Award. This award recognizes exceptional technology leadership, innovation, and impact, celebrating those who drive meaningful advancements within their organizations and industries. Cris’s leadership has been instrumental in transforming MV’s IT and digital infrastructure, ensuring the company remains at...
MV Transportation Awarded Paratransit Services Contract for IndyGo Access
DALLAS, TX – [March 3, 2025] – MV Transportation, the largest privately held transportation contractor in North America, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by IndyGo to provide paratransit services for IndyGo Access. Service began on March 1, 2025. Kevin Klika, MV’s President and Chief Operating Officer said, “This contract award builds our partnership with IndyGo, expands MV’s footprint in the Midwest and underscores MV’s proven ability to deliver safe,...
2022 MV Transportation-Latinos In Transit Scholarship Award Winner Named
Ricardo Vega receives scholarship offered through American Public Transportation Foundation DALLAS, Texas (October 13, 2022) – Ricardo Vega has been named 2022 recipient of the MV Transportation-Latinos In Transit Scholarship. The award is presented annually by MV Transportation, Inc. (MV), a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, and Latinos In Transit (LIT), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and development of Latinos and other...
MV Transportation Names Felecia Lane Transit Operator of the Year
Paratransit operator based in Palm Beach, Florida selected for distinguished safety record, passenger focus and positive attitude DALLAS, Texas (July 8, 2022) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced that Felecia Lane from Palm Beach, Florida was named the national Katherine McClary Operator of the Year award winner. Established to honor the memory of Katherine McClary, who was tragically killed in a bus accident...
Antelope Valley Transit Authority Awards Fixed Route Bus Contract to MV Transportation
MV to operate and maintain first all-electric public transit fleet in North America DALLAS, Texas (June 29, 2022) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide fixed-route bus services by the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), which it began supporting on June 25, 2022. Under terms of the five-year contract, MV will oversee all operational and maintenance activities...
Maryland Transit Administration Awards Paratransit Contract to MV Transportation
Existing partnership expanded to encompass MobilityLink paratransit service operations DALLAS, Texas (April 13, 2022) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced it has been awarded a contract to provide paratransit services by the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA), beginning May 17, 2022. MDOT MTA is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States,...
City of Sedona Awards Multi-year Microtransit and Shuttle Contract to MV Transportation
New partnership focused on establishing a foundation to meet the growing mobility needs of residents, visitors and commuters DALLAS, Texas (March 01, 2022) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide demand-response microtransit and trailhead shuttle services for the City of Sedona, Arizona beginning this spring.Faced with balancing population growth and a rise in...
MV Transportation and CCRTA Plan for Next Decade of Transit Growth in Corpus Christi Area
Renewed partnership focused on balancing efficiency and innovation to meet evolving transportation needs DALLAS, Texas (January 31, 2022) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide paratransit and fixed-route services by the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) beginning January 1, 2022. Under terms of the new five-year contract, with two additional...
MV Transportation Awarded Paratransit Services Contract by Greater Bridgeport Transit
New partnership focused on improving reliability and customer service and providing foundation to meet the growing mobility needs of the region DALLAS, Texas (January 25, 2022) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide paratransit, senior transportation, and mobility management services by Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) beginning January 1, 2022. Under terms of the...
MV Transportation Extends Partnership with Latinos In Transit
North American Transportation and Mobility leader builds on its position as LIT Founding Sponsor to further support transit industry diversity and development DALLAS, Texas (January 19, 2022) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced it has extended its long-term partnership with Latinos In Transit (LIT), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and development of Latinos and other minorities in the...
MV Transportation Announces Release of MV Pathways Transit Mobility Solution
Software-enabled solution helps communities expand use of public transit for mobility challenged riders DALLAS, Texas (November 3, 2021) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced the release of MV PathwaysTM, the company’s solution to help communities and transit agencies expand personal mobility for individuals with physical motor limitations. Today, more than one-third of U.S. residents have special transportation...
MV Transportation Selected To Provide Paratransit Services for Ann Arbor Area
Partnership with TheRide to focus on driving operational efficiency and improving communitywide mobility DALLAS, Texas (August 5, 2021) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced it has been awarded a contract to provide paratransit services by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (TheRide) beginning August 1, 2021. Under terms of the five-year contract, MV will provide safe and reliable origin-to-destination,...
MV Transportation Names Albert Gastine Transit Operator of the Year
Paratransit operator based Van Nuys, California selected for setting “Platinum Standard” for service, performance and dedication DALLAS, Texas (July 22, 2021) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced that Albert Gastine from Van Nuys, California was named the national Katherine McClary Operator of the Year award winner. Established to honor the memory of Katherine McClary, who was tragically killed in a bus...
PVTA Awards Paratransit Contract To MV Transportation
MV will oversee the agency’s ADA paratransit and senior Dial-A-Ride van service SPRINGFIELD, MA (May 24, 2021) – The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) has awarded a contract to MV Transportation to provide ADA Paratransit and Dial-A-Ride services starting July 1, 2021. MV will operate under an initial two-year contract that allows for up to three consecutive (1) one-year renewal periods, if approved by both parties. MV Transportation is the largest privately owned...
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Awards Paratransit Contract to MV Transportation
MV selected to operate minivan service as part of city’s curb-to-curb shared-ride METROLift system DALLAS, Texas (March 24, 2021) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced it has been awarded a contract to provide paratransit services by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro) beginning April 11, 2021. Under terms of the five-year contract, MV will provide safe and reliable paratransit...
MV Transportation Donates Water to Support Texas Winter Storm Recovery
Donation includes three semi-trailer loads of bottled water to be distributed to employees and community partners serving those who remain in need across the state DALLAS, Texas (March 12, 2021) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced it has made a large donation of bottled water to employees and select community partners in Texas cities served by the company to aid in winter storm relief and recovery efforts. The...
MV Transportation Names Reinaldo Muñoz Transit Operator of the Year
Coral Gables, Florida-based operator selected for distinguished safety record, professionalism, and passenger focus DALLAS, Texas (October 15, 2020) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced that Reinaldo “Rey” Muñoz from Coral Gables, Florida was named the national Katherine McClary Operator of the Year award winner. Established to honor the memory of Katherine McClary, who was tragically killed in a bus accident...
2020 MV Transportation-Latinos In Transit Scholarship Award Winner Named
Edgar Mejia to receive scholarship offered through American Public Transportation Foundation DALLAS, Texas (August 18, 2020) – Edgar Mejia has been named 2020 recipient of the MV Transportation-Latinos In Transit Scholarship. The award is presented annually by MV Transportation, Inc. (MV), a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, and Latinos In Transit (LIT), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and development of Latinos and other...
MV Transportation Selected to Provide Transportation Services for St. Lucie County
New partnership to focus on improving operational efficiency and level of customer service to the community DALLAS, Texas (June 30, 2020) – MV Transportation, Inc., a recognized leader in passenger transportation services, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide fixed-route and paratransit services by St. Lucie County, Florida beginning July 1, 2020. Under terms of the five-year contract, MV will oversee all operational activities associated with...