Transit Unplugged Interviews WeDriveU's CEO

Resources Trends

Erick Van Wagenen sits down with bestselling author and award-winning host Paul Comfort to talk about transit innovation and the benefits of private contracting.

Innovation and the Future of Transit Contracting

In this episode of the award-winning Transit Unplugged podcast, Paul Comfort interviews Erick Van Wagenen, CEO of WeDriveU, formerly National Express Transit. Tune in at transitunplugged.com.

Paul and Erick discussed the transformation of National Express, the North American Transit Alliance, and the evolving role of contractors in public transportation. Additionally, Erick reflects on his 18-year career with WeDriveU, where he progressed from assistant general manager to CEO, and discusses the rebranding and strategic initiatives under his leadership.

Search Here

Recent Posts

Leaders on the Move: WeDriveU CEO Erick Van Wagenen Named NATA Vice Chair

admin2025-03-28T19:32:17+00:00March 28th, 2025|

Smarter Mobility: Creative Ways Communities and Universities Use WeDriveU

admin2025-03-26T13:44:17+00:00March 26th, 2025|

Rolling with Gratitude: WeDriveU Celebrates Transit Heroes

admin2025-03-28T22:06:11+00:00March 19th, 2025|

View All Posts

“Eddy on Route 30 [CARTA] has truly stood out as an amazing guy. He greets people as “friend” and seems to know people by name that ride on his bus often and always checks in on how they are doing. In a world where he could just get us from Point A to Point B, he chooses to go the extra mile and be kind.”

Jenna B

“We congratulate National Express Shuttle and Transit and our PART staff on winning a 2022 NCDOL Safety Award. It reflects a dedication to maintaining a safe working environment and providing efficient, effective, and safe public transit service to citizens of the Piedmont Triad.”

Scott Rhine, CEO and General Manager, Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation

“WeDriveU has demonstrated the ability to hire, train, and effectively manage a fully-staffed team of professional, safety certified drivers in an extremely competitive market, while developing creative mobility strategies to improve the campus experience.”

Dr. Michael Bernhardt, Director of Penn Transit Services

“In conjunction with their vast experience and resolute approach to safety, we were impressed by the value and quality of service National Express Transit outlined for our riders and community.”

Sheryl Adams, GRTC CEO (quoted during her term as Acting CEO)

“WeDriveU and their customers raised the bar with mobility solutions that are economically and environmentally beneficial.”

Julie Bond, Program Manager, Best Workplaces for Commuters

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Transit Unplugged Interviews WeDriveU’s CEO

Innovation and the Future of Transit Contracting

Search Here

Recent Posts

We’re hiring!

Accelerate your career as a bus driver, maintenance tech, manager and more.

Transit Unplugged Interviews WeDriveU’s CEO

Innovation and the Future of Transit Contracting

Share This!

Search Here

Recent Posts

We’re hiring!

Accelerate your career as a bus driver, maintenance tech, manager and more.