On 2 April, 2018 – Keolis announced it has renewed its contract with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for the operation and maintenance of fixed route and bus rapid transit (BRT) service for the southern Las Vegas Valley. Those routes include the Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) and the Deuce along the iconic resort corridor of Las Vegas Boulevard, as well as residential routes along Sahara Boulevard, Flamingo Road, Maryland Parkway and other corridors.
Keolis has been operating fixed-route local and express transit routes in the region since 2013; the five-year contract extension will begin in July 2018. Under this extension of service, Keolis will continue to be responsible for a fleet of over 250 buses across 17 routes, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Annually, this amounts to nearly 13 million vehicle miles and over 37 million passenger trips.
“With our region’s rapid growth and booming tourism industry, it is critical that RTC's public transit system keeps pace with our riders’ mobility needs,” said Tina Quigley, general manager of the RTC. “The RTC is pleased to extend its partnership with Keolis who has been a great partner over the past five years as we work together to ensure those who live in and visit Southern Nevada have access to a convenient, efficient and reliable transit service.”
“Keolis is committed to helping people travel safely, comfortably and efficiently anywhere we operate,” said Francis Julien, manager manager of Las Vegas operations for Keolis. “We’re thrilled to continue our work with the RTC and to enhance Las Vegas’ transit experience for residents and tourists alike.
In addition to operating the RTC bus fleet, Keolis is responsible for all facets of bus maintenance, ensuring they run safely, efficiently and on time.
This contract renewal is a further testimony to RTC and Keolis’ successful partnership in forward-looking and progressive transit development. Last year, Keolis and the RTC partnered with the city of Las Vegas.
