Atlantic Express Awarded Contract to Operate Columbia, SC Public Transit System.Business Editors STATEN ISLAND Staten Island (1990 pop. 378,977), 59 sq mi (160 sq km), SE N.Y., in New York Bay, SW of Manhattan, forming Richmond co. of New York state and the borough of Staten Island of New York City. , N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 Atlantic Express Atlantic Express may refer to:
Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. Electric & Gas Co. to operate SCE&G's Columbia, SC public transit system. Under terms of the contract, beginning August 19, 2000, Atlantic Express will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Columbia Area's fixed route bus service consisting of 32 routes. The contract is for a one-year period, with options to extend for two one-year terms. SCE&G plans to transfer operation of the system to a public entity by February 2002. Atlantic Express is one of the largest providers of paratransit and transit services in the nation. It has service contracts with New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Transit, New Jersey Transit The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) is a statewide public transportation system serving the state of New Jersey, and Orange and Rockland counties in New York. It operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services throughout the state, notably connecting to major , Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is a regional quasi-public state agency that serves 3.8 million people in five counties in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. , Metro-North Commuter Railroad, Regional Public Transportation Authority in Phoenix and the Transit Authority of River City in Louisville. The Company is the fourth largest provider of school bus transportation in the United States This article or section has multiple issues: * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. * It may need to be to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. . In all, Atlantic Express operates approximately 6,500 vehicles in 12 states from coast-to-coast with revenues of approximately $400 million. Company President Domenic Gatto said: "We have extensive experience in operating and starting public transit programs, and we understand the importance of ensuring that our passengers ride in clean, well-maintained and safely-operated vehicles." He added that Atlantic Express is "eager to become part of the Columbia community and will work hard to create a positive work environment that will foster high quality service." Information contained in this news release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements subject to various risks and uncertainties. Although Atlantic believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Factors that could cause the Company's results to differ materially from the results in such forward-looking statements include reduction and/or changes in contract requirements of customers. |
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