Our History
Before
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.
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
Since 2001, Veolia Transportation has grown significantly, putting down roots
across the country. From 900 employees in 2001, we now have over 17,000 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.
Connex 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.