For 26 years, MV Transportation has proudly partnered with the City of Petaluma to support safe and reliable transportation. Since beginning fixed-route operations in 2000, MV’s Petaluma team has played an important role in helping connect riders to work, school, medical care, and the everyday destinations that keep a community moving.
Over the years, that partnership has continued to grow. In 2014, MV expanded its service in Petaluma to include paratransit operations, further supporting access for passengers who depend on specialized transportation. More recently, the division has helped support several major service milestones, including the launch of Petaluma Transit’s fare-free pilot in July 2024. With that effort, Petaluma became the first transit system in the Bay Area to eliminate fares for all riders across both fixed-route and paratransit services.
Just a few months later, in September 2024, Petaluma launched LumaGo, its microtransit service designed to offer riders more flexible transportation options. MV teammates supported the rollout through community outreach events, visiting community centers and senior centers to help riders learn how to use the app and understand the new service.
The partnership has continued to evolve through continuous service improvements and investments from service frequency to zero emission vehicles.
Behind those numbers is a dedicated team committed to serving riders with care. MV’s Petaluma team has also remained active beyond daily operations, supporting local organizations and community initiatives. The division has transported animals and supplies for the North Bay Animal Shelter, participated in a Redwood Empire Food Bank volunteer event, packaging thousands of pounds of food and meals, collaborated with Petaluma Health Clinic to assist with driver training for its mobile health clinic, and organized transit field trips for children to create positive experiences with public transportation from an early age.
As MV celebrates 26 years of partnership in Petaluma, we are proud to reflect on decades of collaboration, growth, progress, and a shared commitment to meeting the transportation needs of the community. From fixed-route and paratransit service to microtransit, fare-free access, and zero-emission vehicles, MV’s Petaluma team continues to help move the community forward.
