New Orleans RTA to bring all transit operations in-house

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New Orleans RTA to bring all transit operations in-house
This change builds on last year’s decision to transition executive oversight and management from Transdev to a contract focused on service operations and maintenance.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
May 29th, 2020


The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is moving its transit operations and maintenance functions in-house so all staff will be directly employed by the RTA.

This change, effective Oct. 1, 2020, builds on last year’s decision to transition executive oversight and management from Transdev, a global operator of public transportation, to a contract focused on service operations and maintenance.

“We thank Transdev for its many contributions over the years. As we enter this new era for the RTA, I look forward to leading our staff through this change as we partner to build the world-class transit system this community deserves,” said Alex Wiggins, CEO of the RTA. “New Orleans has some of the best talent in the industry and I look forward to what we will achieve.”

Transdev has provided transportation management services to the RTA since 2009 and played a key role in restoring transit service in the years following Hurricane Katrina. In October 2019, the RTA assumed direct administrative and management oversight of all support functions, while continuing to outsource the day-to-day maintenance and operations functions to Transdev. As of October 2020, the RTA will fully manage all aspects of the administrative, operational, maintenance and policy functions of the agency. All employees will become employees of the RTA. Labmar Ferry Services will continue to serve as the RTA’s ferry operator. ..................(more)

https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/press-release/21140231/new-orleans-regional-transit-authority-rta-new-orleans-rta-to-bring-all-transit-operations-inhouse