Thursday, June 17, 2010

Greater Hartford Transit District Extends Contract with First Transit

CINCINNATI— First Transit, Inc., a leading private provider of transit management and contracting services, has renewed its contract with the Greater Hartford Transit District for three years. The more than $7.3 million contract includes the management of 115 vehicles for fixed-route services.

First Transit has provided service to the residents of Hartford since 2005 and transports more than 337,000 passengers annually. The new contract will take affect July 1. First Transit provides complete operations and transit management services to comprehensive preventative maintenance and inspection programs to meet their customers’ transportation and budgetary needs.

About First Transit
First Transit, Inc., part of FirstGroup America, is a leading provider of passenger transportation contract and management services in the United States. In 2008, FirstGroup America was awarded the National Safety Council’s highest award for safety. With more than 51 years of experience, First Transit provides operation, management and consulting for 235 locations in 41 states and Puerto Rico for transit authorities, state departments of transportation, federal agencies, municipal organizations and private companies. For more information, visit www.firsttransit.com or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/FirstGrpAmerica.

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