PHOENIX – Keolis announces a four-year extension of its contract with Valley Metro to continue operating the East Valley Fixed Route Bus Service, extending the agreement through December 31, 2030. The Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) Board of Directors initially awarded Keolis the contract in 2023, with operations commencing January 1, 2024. This contract includes four-year and three-year options, which totals a maximum contract term of up to 10 years.

Under this extension, Keolis will continue to manage and operate fixed route bus service across the East Valley, serving communities including the cities of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, the town of Gilbert, parts of Phoenix and into the Gila River Indian Community. The extension reflects Valley Metro’s confidence in Keolis’ operational performance, safety record, and commitment to delivering high-quality transit service to the communities it serves.

The East Valley Fixed Route Bus Service is a critical component of the Valley Metro regional transit network, connecting residents to employment centers, education, healthcare, and essential services across one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.

"We are proud to continue our partnership with Valley Metro and our commitment to the communities of the East Valley," said Fadi Chakbazof, president and chief operating officer, Keolis US Transit. "This extension is a testament to the dedication of our team and our shared vision with Valley Metro for a safer, more reliable, and more sustainable public transit system for the metro Phoenix region."

"We look forward to continuing to deliver the high-quality service that East Valley riders depend on every day," said Brad Thomas, CEO, Keolis in North America. "This extension allows us to build on our strong partnership and continue investing in the future of public transportation in the region."

Keolis is one of the world’s largest public transportation operators, serving communities across North America with a focus on safety, operational excellence, and community partnership. In addition to the East Valley, Keolis operates transit services across the United States and Canada, bringing global expertise and local knowledge to every market it serves.

For more information about Keolis in North America, visit www.keolisna.com.

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About Keolis North America

Keolis provides safe and reliable public transportation services to millions of people every year. With the passenger experience at the forefront, Keolis reliably and safely provides solutions to more than 110 million people each year on local bus, commuter bus, intercity bus, parking, paratransit, tram, and commuter rail services in North America. A company that strives to put employees first, Keolis employs more than 9,000 people throughout the United States and Canada. Learn more at www.keolisna.com.

Keolis has been present in North America since 2002, where it carries 110 million passengers on modes such as fixed route, paratransit, tram, and commuter rail services in 21 cities. Keolis employs 9,000 people in the U.S. and Canada.

About Valley Metro

Located in the fastest-growing county in the U.S., Valley Metro connects people to their most important destinations each day. Riders travel across the metro Phoenix area on eco-friendly public transit including bus, light rail, paratransit, and streetcar. Progress continues on additional high-capacity transit extensions that are either in planning or design to create a 50-mile rail system. Valley Metro also offers alternative transportation programs including paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities, commuter vanpools, online carpool matching, bus trip mapping, bicycle safety and telework assistance.