WeDriveU will begin operating the contract for Collier Area Transit (CAT) in Collier County, FL
beginning Oct. 1, 2026. Image: CAT

WeDriveU Awarded Contract for Florida’s Collier Area Transit (CAT)

Partnership brings service innovations and expansion to benefit 850,000 annual passengers

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NAPLES, Fla. – Aug. 27, 2026 – WeDriveU, a leader in shared mobility solutions for communities, campuses and workplaces, today announced it has been awarded the contract to operate Collier Area Transit public fixed route (rideCAT), paratransit (CATConnect) and transportation disadvantaged Demand Response Transit (DRT) services.

WeDriveU’s contract of up to five years was ratified in this week’s meeting of Collier’s Board of County Commissioners following a competitive procurement process. Beginning October 1, 2026, WeDriveU will oversee transit operations management, staffing, dispatching, and community engagement from its new customer service center in Naples.

“We’re pleased to support CAT’s mission to provide safe, accessible, reliable, convenient and courteous public transportation services,” said Erick Van Wagenen, President & CEO, WeDriveU. “Our team is honored to earn CAT’s endorsement and committed to a smooth transition.”

“Collier County selected WeDriveU because of their proven track record of successfully operating similar fixed-route and paratransit systems, combined with a safety-first culture that leverages innovative technology to continuously improve key safety measures” said Omar De Leon, Public Transit Manager, Collier Area Transit. “Equally important, WeDriveU is committed to delivering an exceptional rider experience, outstanding customer service, and creating a workplace where employees are valued, supported and empowered to deliver their best every day.”

We’re Hiring – Join the New CAT Team

Explore exciting career opportunities and make a positive impact in your community as part of WeDriveU’s CAT team. Jobs are posted for CDL and non-CDL drivers, dispatchers, utilities, customer service representatives, managers and other positions. Apply at https://wedriveu.com/careers/.

About WeDriveU

WeDriveU is a leader in transportation solutions for communities, campuses, and workplaces, helping public and private sector customers reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion by designing and operating safe and reliable shared alternatives to driving alone. WeDriveU’s solutions encompass fixed-route public transit bus, paratransit, microtransit, commuter shuttles, and other demand-responsive services. WeDriveU is part of Mobico Group, a global mobility leader serving more than one billion annual bus and rail passenger journeys. Explore transit solutions.

About CAT

Since 2001, Collier Area Transit (CAT) provides fixed-route and paratransit service to Collier County and is a vital element in the quality of life for those who reside and travel within the community. For more information, visit rideCAT.com.

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