MV Transportation, Inc. Selected as Palo Alto's Crosstown Shuttle Operator

Today, MV Transportation, Inc. announced it has been selected by the City of Palo Alto as the new service provider of its Crosstown Shuttle beginning February 28, 2011. The contract includes the implementation of MV Technology's proprietary software, TimePoint, which will allow commuters to track the shuttle in real time from a dedicated web site.

Under the terms of this three year contract, Palo Alto will save about $15,000 and increase the overall number of annual trips.

"This new contract serves as a perfect example of how MV offers the most cost effective transit solutions while still increasing the level of service for our customers," said John Siragusa, President of MV's west coast operations. "We look forward to this new partnership with the City and to serving the residents of Palo Alto."

Palo Alto will benefit from MV Transportation's 35 years of industry experience, including the significant knowledge gained from operating more than 100 contracts in the state of California.

About MV Transportation, Inc.
Based in Fairfield, California, MV Transportation, Inc. is the largest private provider of paratransit services and the largest privately-owned transportation contracting firm in the United States. The company employs more than 12,500 dedicated transit professionals and operates more than 190 paratransit, fixed-route, shuttle and Medicaid contracts in 24 states, the District of Columbia, and British Columbia.