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Shop ‘til you drop: WashU pilots new Shopper Shuttle – Feb. 13, 2025, WashU Student Life Newspaper
WashU honored as top workplace for commuters – Feb. 7, 2025, WashU ‘The Source’
Latinos In Transit Celebrates Class of 2024 – Sept. 27, 2024, Metro Magazine
Biz Briefs: University at Buffalo Taps WeDriveU for Bus Service – July 1, 2024, Metro Magazine
New 10-year Stampede Contract Announced: The new 10-year partnership with transportation company WeDriveU will go into effect on July 1 – June 28, 2024, University at Buffalo
UB enters new 10-year contract for Stampede bus service – June 27, 2024, UB Now
WeDriveU and Hallandale Beach Launch the “Cloud” – South Florida’s First Zero-Emission Transit Service – June 26, 2024, WeDriveU & City of Hallandale Beach, FL
Erick Van Wagenen, CEO WeDriveU, on Innovation and the Future of Transit Contracting – June 19, 2024, Transit Unplugged
Erick sits down with bestselling author, award-winning host and our friend, Paul Comfort, to talk about transit innovation and the benefits of private contracting
‘It’s Electric’: Princeton University’s shuttle fleet serves the entire community with zero emissions – April 24, 2024, WHYY News Climate Desk
How transit agencies can succeed at outsourcing operations – April 11, 2024, Smart Cities Drive
A new report from the Eno Center for Transportation delves into public transportation best practices for a successful relationship with the private sector
Florida beach town becomes first to launch all electric bus fleet – April 9, 2024, Electrek
CARTA honors bus driver for 50 years of service in Charleston – April 9, 2024, ABC4 News Charleston
CARTA driver honored by City of Charleston for longtime service – April 8, 2024, WCBDTV-Charleston (CountOn2)
Success Factors in Private Contracting for Public Transportation – March 15, 2024, Eno Center for Transportation
WeDriveU Customers Awarded for Commuting Excellence – January 25, 2024, Best Workplaces for Commuters
The University’s electric bus fleet is now rolling (highlighting TigerTransit) – November 2, 2023, by Princeton University
‘Represents real progress’: Princeton University unveils 17-bus electric fleet for TigerTransit – November 2, 2023, by Princeton Packet News/CentralJersey.com
Watch team WeDriveU in: Launching Electric Buses at Princeton University – September 20, 2023, by Office of Sustainability at Princeton University
Welcoming River Valley Metro Mass Transit District as a Customer – September 5, 2023, National Express Shuttle and Transit
PART Team Earns Safety Award from NC Department of Labor – August 15, 2023, National Express
National Express Shuttle and Transit Bus Driver Barbara Townsend Named NC Bus Driver of the Year – April 26, 2023, National Express
Washington University in St. Louis Debuts Electric Shuttles – April 20, 2023, WashU The Record
WeDriveU Customers Named 2023 Best Workplaces and Best Universities for Commuters – March 30, 2023, WeDriveU
National Express Spreads Cheer Across North America – Dec. 21, 2022, National Express North America
North American Transit Alliance Appoints National Express Executive Erick Van Wagenen to Board of Directors – Dec. 19, 2022, National Express North America
WeDriveU Wins Association for Commuter Transportation’s 2022 TDM Excellence Award for Transportation Provider – Nov. 21, 2022, WeDriveU
ACT Unveils 2022 TDM Excellence Award Winners – Nov. 16, 2022, Association for Commuter Transportation
ACT Announces 2022 40 Under 40 in Transportation Demand Management Winners – Nov. 15, 2022, Association for Commuter Transportation
Princeton’s first electric bus makes its campus debut – Nov. 3, 2022, Princeton University Office of Communications
National Express Transit Lands 3-Year Arizona Contract – Nov. 2, 2022, METRO
National Express Transit Awarded New Three-Year Contract With Regional Transportation Authority Of Pima County – Nov. 2, 2022, National Express LLC press release
Will ‘discontent’ accelerate a sustainable transport future? – Nov. 1, 2022, GreenBiz by Vartan Badalian
Recharging the Daily Commute – Oct 26, 2022, Bloomberg Media Network’s Forging What’s Next sponsored by Wells Fargo
WeDriveU to support Penn’s on-demand campus shuttles – Oct. 7, 2022, The Daily Pennsylvanian
WeDriveU to Support the University of Pennsylvania’s On-Demand Campus Shuttles – Sept. 29, 2022, National Express LLC press release
National Express Transit Awarded New Five-Year Partnership with GRTC Transit System in Virginia – Sept. 22, 2022, National Express LLC press release
GRTC Announces New Paratransit Partner – Sept. 22, 2022, rideGRTC.com
Van Wagenen to Lead National Express Transit, Shuttle Divisions – Sept. 15, 2022, METRO Magazine
National Express Shuttle and Transit Business Announces Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Growth of Sustainable Mobility Solutions – Sept. 14, 2022, National Express North America
Half Year results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 – Jul. 28, 2022, National Express Group, Plc
Evolve strategy delivering strong growth; momentum building across portfolio
National Express ‘well-positioned’ for future as bus titan posts highest revenue increase in decade – Jul. 28, 2022, City A.M.
Samsara Names WeDriveU Finalist for 2022 Connected Operations Awards – Jun. 7, 2022, WeDriveU
Samsara’s awards recognize achievements in safety, efficiency, performance, sustainability, and innovation
National Express Continues to be a Trailblazer in its Role as an Environmentally Responsible Transportation Partner – Apr. 22, 2022, National Express North America
More Than 500 Employers Recognized as Best Workplaces for Commuters – Jan. 27, 2022, Best Workplaces for Commuters
WeDriveU clients honored with national award of excellence for sustainable commute options
TPS launches new “TigerAccess” transit service for disabled individuals – Sept. 28, 2021, The Daily Princetonian
On the new accessible shuttle services added to TigerTransit powered by WeDriveU
Six to receive Entrepreneurship Awards from McNeely Center – Sept. 27, 2021, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University
Dennis Carlson Named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year
Rave Reviews for the ACT EV/AV Showcase – Sept. 23, 2021, Association for Commuter Transportation
ACT’s 35th Annual International Conference went electric its first-ever zero-emission showcase sponsored by shuttle solutions provider WeDriveU.
ACT’s New Shuttle Council Hits the Accelerator – Sept. 23, 2021, Association for Commuter Transportation
Chair Joanna Rustin remarks on the council’s progress and working with ACT to lead the future of sustainable commuting
Watertown Shuttle Starts Running from Pleasant Street to Harvard Square, Available to the Public – Sept. 10, 2021, Watertown News
Princeton Muni Transit provides free bus rides from Palmer Square – Aug. 16, 2021, CentralJersey.com by Lea Kahn
Public Transit Makes A Comeback In Princeton – Aug. 16, 2021, Patch.com
ACT Celebrates Achievements in TDM at the 2021 ACT National Awards Ceremony – Aug. 9, 2021, Association for Commuter Transportation
Princeton Awards Public Transit Service Contact To WeDriveU – Jul. 29, 2021, Patch.com
Communities Leading The Way To New Mobility – May 21, 2021, Forbes
Princeton University Selects WeDriveU to Operate TigerTransit Shuttles – Apr. 13, 2021, WeDriveU
WeDriveU Clients Awarded as 2021 Best Workplaces for Commuters – Feb. 23, 2021, WeDriveU
Evolution of Genentech and Its Commuter Program – Feb. 15, 2021, Sengerio Blog
More Than 450 Workplaces Named Best Workplaces for Commuters: 2021 List Breaks All-time Record – Jan. 28, 2021, Best Workplaces for Commuters
CSB/SJU recognizes graduates for entrepreneurship – Jan. 11, 2021, St. Cloud Times
Three Graduates to Receive Awards from McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship – Nov. 18, 2020, College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s
WeDriveU Chairman & CEO Dennis Carlson Named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year
ACT Recognizes 40 Under 40 Honorees – Nov. 10, 2020, Association for Commuter Transportation
ACT Names WeDriveU Leaders to 40 Under 40 in TDM – Nov. 10, 2020, WeDriveU
NSC Announces 2020 Class of Rising Stars of Safety – Oct. 5, 2020, National Safety Council
WeDriveU leader awarded for outstanding dedication to safety in the workplace
Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2020 – Sept. 27, 2020, Safety and Health Magazine
Rising Stars of Safety – Amy Paolercio – Sept. 27, 2020, Safety and Health Magazine
WeDriveU Promotes Shawn Kelly to Managing Director, Customer Success – Jun. 16, 2020, Boston Business Journal
WeDriveU Announces New Head of Customer Success – Jun. 11, 2020, WeDriveU
Promotes Shawn Kelly to spearhead customer experience as Managing Director
Association for Commuter Transportation Releases Tips for Supporting All Commuters Returning to Worksites – Jun. 1, 2020, ACT
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals provide guidance to supplement CDC recommendations across various commute modes
Getting there: Commuting challenges in a post-pandemic world – June, 2020, JLL Research
A report from commercial real estate firm JLL explores post-COVID workplace commute patterns and challenges in North America, highlighting shuttles among “potential solutions in the next normal.”
Transit district extends shuttle service for Carlsbad commuters – Apr. 19, 2020, San Diego Union Tribune
More Than 330 Employers Named Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2020 – Jan. 30, 2020, Best Workplaces for Commuters
Association for Commuter Transportation Recognizes 40 Under 40 TDM Professionals – Nov. 12, 2019
ACT awards WeDriveU leaders Erick Van Wagenen and Shawn Kelly, plus several WeDriveU customers among the talent shaping the future of transportation demand management.
Driven to Succeed – Summer/Fall 2019 St. John’s Magazine
How WeDriveU Executive Chairman Dennis Carlson’s entrepreneurial spirit, vision and Benedictine focus on community have propelled the company’s growth
City of Carlsbad Launches Carlsbad Connector Commuter Shuttle Service – Aug. 19, 2019, City of Carlsbad
Program “designed to increase COASTER ridership by providing a flexible and convenient solution to bridge the gap between the station and the city’s primary industrial and commercial cores” through a collaboration between the City of Carlsbad, North County Transit District, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), RideCo and WeDriveU.
App-Based Shuttle to Connect Coaster Riders to Carlsbad Offices – Aug. 19, 2019, NBC7 San Diego
Carlsbad Connector shuttle service launched for train station commuters – Aug. 19, 2019, ABC10 San Diego
Carlsbad to launch innovative ‘first-last mile’ program to boost transit ridership – June 13, 2019, San Diego Union Tribune
Describes how the pilot is “designed to take cars off the freeways and reduce the number of people driving to work alone”
Carlsbad to launch innovative ‘first-last mile’ program to boost transit ridership – June 19, 2019, Mass Transit
On “North County’s first-ever “first-last mile” program”
Transit pilot program coming to Carlsbad – June 13, 2019, The Coast News Group
On the first-last mile shuttle program serving workers commuting from the Coaster train to local business parks
National Express finds a seat on Silicon Valley shuttle bus WeDriveU – April 13, 2019, The Times
National Express gets into tech – April 12, 2019, BBC.com
National Express agrees £65 million Silicon Valley shuttle deal – April 12, 2019, National Standard
WeDriveU Announces Strategic Investment from National Express – Apr. 11, 2019, WeDriveU/National Express
Over 300 Employers Named as Best Workplaces for Commuters – Jan. 31, 2019, BWC
Association for Commuter Transportation Executive Spotlight Jan. 2019: Erick Van Wagenen, WeDriveU – Jan. 31, 2019, ACT Connections
Here Are BostInno’s 11 Coolest Companies Winners for 2018 – Aug. 23, 2018 Bostinno (athenahealth named one of 11 #CoolestCompanies in Boston for “Best Perks” including free shuttles)
2018 ACT National Awards Finalists – July 17, 2018 Association for Commuter Transportation
Self-driving cars. Scooters. The future of commuting to work is here – Apr. 20, 2018 CNN (“1. Employers shuttle you to work”)
Baker-Polito Administration Recognizes Employers for Excellence in Commuter Options – Apr. 18, 2018 MassDOT Blog (WeDriveU client athenahealth wins Gold)
Congratulations ECO Award Winners! – Apr. 18, 2018 MassRides Blog (WeDriveU client athenahealth wins Gold)
Google Extends Free Shuttle Service in Mountain View – Sept. 4, 2017 CBS KPIX 5, Len Ramirez
Wanna Share a Ride? Tech Tools Drive How We Commute to Work – August 9, 2017 Bloomberg BNA
78% of Voters in Santa Clara County Like Commuter Shuttle Buses and Almost Equal Number Say They Want More of the Same – Jun. 29, 2017 Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Google buses, other corporate shuttles are popular, poll suggests – Jun. 28, 2017 Mercury News
Help Save the Commuter Benefit – Apr. 28, 2017 Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT)
5 Innovative Facility Management Solutions You Need to Know About – Apr. 27, 2017 Lighthouse.io
athenahealth Honored by State for Commute Options Offered to Employees – Apr. 19, 2017 Watertown News
Corporate Transport Provider, WeDriveU, Expands Operations – Apr. 7, 2017 Group C Media
Workplace Innovation: Reinventing The Commute – Mar. 26, 2017 Facility Executive
231 Companies Named as the Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2017 – Jan. 31, 2017 BusinessWire/BWC
2016 Employer Benchmarking Survey – Dec. 2016 on behalf of Best Workplaces for Commuters and Association for Commuter Transportation
Who has won the 2016 SmartTransit Innovation Awards? – Oct. 26, 2016 SmartRail World
Transportation Challenges for Downtown Tech Companies – Aug. 11, 2016 SPUR Talk featuring Lauren Bennett, Manager of Transportation at Salesforce
ACT National Awards winners named at Portland conference – Aug. 9, 2016 Association for Commuter Transportation (names athenahealth’s Bridger McGaw winner)
WeDriveU adds LILEE Systems’ passenger Wi-Fi solution – Jul. 26, 2016 Metro Magazine
ACT Announced 2016 National Awards Finalists – Jul. 13, 2016 Association for Commuter Transportation (names athenahealth’s Bridger McGaw as finalist, later won the award)