Keolis to Lead Operations for MWRTA

Metro West Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA), Framingham, MA, has approved Keolis as its operator of local, fixed route, and paratransit services, effective July 1. This three-year contract further expands Keolis’ presence in the greater Boston region where it is currently MBTA’s operating partner for both commuter rail and parking services.

“We are very proud to partner with the Metro West Regional Transit Authority,” said Brad Thomas, Keolis North America president and CEO. “For more than ten years, Keolis has served the metro-west region with safe and reliable commuter rail service in partnership with the MBTA. Now, as part of this new contract, Keolis will work with the MWRTA to further enhance the transit offerings available to the communities where we operate.”

As part of its operations, Keolis will support the MWRTA with growing ridership, transitioning its fleet to alternative fuels, expanding service, and recruiting and retaining drivers.

“The MWRTA is proud to partner with Keolis, one of the leading providers of public transportation in the region,” said Jim Nee, MWRTA administrator. “The MWRTA’s service is moving forward every day in its mission to connect the public to where they need to go, and we look forward to having Keolis help us in delivering that service.”