WeDriveU’s Ubuntu Employee Resource Group (ERG) representatives Keyshana Jackson and Chrishaun “Chris” Hollins sat down with Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Chapter presidents Yannis Banks (Austin, TX) and Kakeesha Branigan (St. Louis) to share their highlights from attending the 54th Annual COMTO National Conference in New York City. A Community of Leaders COMTO’s 2025
From getting people to work and school to keeping our cities moving and our air cleaner, public transit shapes daily life in ways we often don’t notice. USA Today recently featured the North American Transit Alliance (NATA) in a story highlighting how public transit supports our communities, connects people, and strengthens our economy. The article
See you at the transit industry's conference and expo of the year! Visit our team at APTA TRANSform booth #1029 at the Menino Convention Center and we'll catch you up on exciting news since rebranding National Express Transit to WeDriveU, including new faces and customer rollouts in microtransit, paratransit and more.
WeDriveU recently completed its second annual WINterns Program, hosted by our Women's Inspiration Network (WIN) employee resource group and allies. The program offers college students and recent graduates a unique, hands-on opportunity to explore rewarding career paths within our business and industry. WeDriveU 2025 WINterns program celebration in Hyde Park (Boston), MA: (l-r) Billy
The North American Transit Alliance (NATA) held successful meetings in the Nation's Capital, with an agenda that included the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Senate Banking staff, Federal Transit Administration senior leadership, and the executive team at the American Public Transportation Association. WeDriveU was represented by CEO Erick Van Wagenen, who is newly appointed as
Congratulating WeDriveU's President & Chief Executive Officer Erick Van Wagenen on his new role as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the North American Transit Alliance (NATA). Erick originally joined NATA's Board in 2022. As CEO, Erick leads strategy and growth for WeDriveU’s fixed route, paratransit, microtransit and commuter shuttle solutions connecting people
On March 18th, the nation celebrates Transit Employee Appreciation Day, and WeDriveU is honoring this occasion throughout the week. This is a special opportunity to recognize the dedicated professionals in our industry and acknowledge the team members who make invaluable contributions every day and we thank the American Public Transportation Association for leading this occasion.
‘National Standard of Excellence’ recognizes organizations creating sustainable communities
WeDriveU’s Women’s Inspiration Network (WIN) employee resource group hosted our International Women's Day celebration and joined colleagues in 12 countries to cheer this year's #IWD2025 theme, “Accelerate Action.” WeDriveU’s IWD Festivities Virtual event promoting women’s advancement and achievement Preview of the History Channel's "History-Making American Women" video saluting Sally Ride, Amelia Earhart, Shirley Chisolm
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, WeDriveU offices are closed, and many local customer service centers are operating on reduced holiday transit schedules. Inspired by Rev. Dr. King’s legacy and messages of equality, action, and hope, WeDriveU’s Ubuntu employee resource group members celebrated their day of service last week by volunteering at the
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