Foothill Transit

Transdev and Foothill Transit have extended their long-standing partnership. For over a decade, both organizations have worked together to deliver reliable and sustainable public transportation in California’s San Gabriel Valley.

Areas of Focus

  • Operation and maintenance of the Arcadia-Irwindale facility.
  • Management of Foothill Transit’s two customer service stores in West Covina and El Monte.

 

Key Figures and Expertise

Since 2014, Transdev has provided:

  • Express routes connecting the San Gabriel Valley to Downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena.
  • Local routes originating from the Arcadia-Irwindale site.

The company employs more than 500 team members and operates 209 vehicles, including CNG buses, electric buses, and soon hydrogen-powered buses. It also oversees customer service at the two Transit Stores.

Customer Service at the Heart of the Partnership

Doug Gies, Southwest Regional Vice President at Transdev, explains:
“We focus on building strong human connections: personalized assistance, guidance on schedules, and fare options.”
Each month, the stores welcome over 4,000 visitors, handle approximately 15,000 calls, and ensure cleanliness around transit centers and bus stops.

A Shared Vision

Doran Barnes, CEO of Foothill Transit, emphasizes:

“Our shared values—safety, innovation, passenger satisfaction, and sustainability—are at the core of this renewed partnership.”
This extension reflects a mutual commitment to delivering efficient and environmentally responsible transportation.

This renewed agreement demonstrates trust and a strong dedication to providing exemplary mobility solutions today and for the future.

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