Our History

Connex and ATC logosBefore Veolia Transportation in North America, established in September 2005, the company had a rich history in the combined experiences of Connex North America and ATC.

ATC has managed and operated public transportation services since 1935 and is a heavyweight in the US transportation industry. The privately owed company prided itself on its relationships within the community they served and it is this commitment that enabled ATC to grow to become one of the largest public transportation carriers in the US. In fact, some contracts have been in place for more than 30 years, evidencing a long-standing commitment to customer satisfaction.

ATC grew in the fixed transit and paratransit industry, securing key contracts in 18 states. The company diversified into brokerage management, to successfully manage more paratransit brokerages than any other transportation management firm.

ATC was acquired by Connex North America from National Express in September 2005, with a strong commitment to growth and develop the company. ATC’s name may have changed, but its strong operational practices and commitment to the local community continue through Veolia Transportation.

Veolia logo Behind Veolia Transportation lies the strength and support of one of the world’s largest transportation providers. Veolia Transport, headquartered in France, first began operating buses in France over 150 years ago. Since then, the company has grown to operate a network of road, rail and maritime passenger services in 25 different countries, employing over 72,000 people from different backgrounds.

A New Era of Growth

train operations are a big part of our growth

Since 2001, Veolia Transportation has grown significantly, putting down roots across the country. From 900 employees in 2001, we now have over 16,000 today, and our revenue has increased year on year to $495 million in 2005. The acquisition of ATC in 2005, joining Connex to become Veolia Transportation, heralded a new era in our history.

Yellow Transportation logoConnex entered the US transportation market in 2001 through acquisitions such as Yellow Transportation in Baltimore, MD. Significant contract wins followed, most notably the Boston, MA commuter railroad in 2003, now the largest privately-run commuter railroad in the US, the Los Angeles Metrolink commuter rail, two city bus operations in Denver, CO and one of the first North American Bus-Rapid-Transit operations in Ontario, Canada.

 

Veolia Facts

Veolia Transport Worldwide operates services on behalf of 5,000 local, regional and national authorities around the globe, had a revenue in 2005 of 4.3 billion Euros ($5.1 billion), carried over 2.5 billion passengers, and is headquarterd in Paris.

Some Key Facts and Figures:

  • Veolia Transportation has rail contracts in Boston and Los Angeles.
  • Veolia Transportation runs fixed route and commuter bus contracts in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, North and South Carolina, Texas, California, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia and Canada.
  • Veolia Transportation runs paratransit contracts in Connecticut, Maryland, Washington DC, South Carolina, Texas and California.
  • Started up and operates bus-rapid-transit systems in Las Vegas and Ontario.
  • Veolia Transportation employs approximately 16,000 staff across the country.
  • Veolia Transportation annual revenue in 2005 was $495 million.
  • Veolia Transport on Demand was created in Fall 2006 with the acquisition of SuperShuttle shared ride transportation.