Laidlaw Transit Services renews contract in Las Vegas, Nevada

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) recently awarded a new three-year contract to Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. to continue providing paratransit services in Las Vegas, Nevada. Laidlaw will operate more than 180 vehicles in this three year, $75 million contract. As a result of this award, Laidlaw will begin operating the SilverSTAR and CATSTAR services, previously operated by Veolia Transportation, in addition to the ADA Paratransit services it has operated since 2000.

“I am so thrilled to continue our partnership with RTC. The additional work speaks to RTC’s confidence in our ability to effectively partner with the agency to provide these very important services. We look forward to continuing to work with the RTC to achieve their long-term goal of providing accessibility to all members of the Las Vegas community,” said Susan Spry, West Area Vice President of Operations.

Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. is one of the nation’s premiere providers of customized public transportation service. Laidlaw operates and manages paratransit and fixed-route transit services in 23 states and employs approximately 6,300 people. For more information, visit www.laidlawtransit.com