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WeDriveU Customers Awarded for Commuting Excellence – January 25, 2024, Best Workplaces for Commuters

The University’s electric bus fleet is now rolling (highlighting TigerTransit) – November 2, 2023, by Princeton University

‘Represents real progress’: Princeton University unveils 17-bus electric fleet for TigerTransit – November 2, 2023, by Princeton Packet News/CentralJersey.com

Watch team WeDriveU in: Launching Electric Buses at Princeton University – September 20, 2023, by Office of Sustainability at Princeton University

Welcoming River Valley Metro Mass Transit District as a Customer – September 5, 2023, National Express Shuttle and Transit

PART Team Earns Safety Award from NC Department of Labor – August 15, 2023, National Express

National Express Spreads Cheer Across North America – Dec. 21, 2022, National Express North America

ACT Unveils 2022 TDM Excellence Award Winners – Nov. 16, 2022, Association for Commuter Transportation

ACT Announces 2022 40 Under 40 in Transportation Demand Management Winners – Nov. 15, 2022, Association for Commuter Transportation

Princeton’s first electric bus makes its campus debut – Nov. 3, 2022, Princeton University Office of Communications

Will ‘discontent’ accelerate a sustainable transport future? – Nov. 1, 2022, GreenBiz by Vartan Badalian

Watch WeDriveU Recharging the Daily Commute - Sustainability EVsRecharging the Daily Commute – Oct 26, 2022, Bloomberg Media Network’s Forging What’s Next sponsored by Wells Fargo

WeDriveU to support Penn’s on-demand campus shuttles – Oct. 7, 2022, The Daily Pennsylvanian

WeDriveU to Support the University of Pennsylvania’s On-Demand Campus Shuttles – Sept. 29, 2022, National Express LLC press release

GRTC Announces New Paratransit Partner – Sept. 22, 2022, rideGRTC.com

Half Year results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 – Jul. 28, 2022, National Express Group, Plc
Evolve strategy delivering strong growth; momentum building across portfolio

Samsara Names WeDriveU Finalist for 2022 Connected Operations Awards – Jun. 7, 2022, WeDriveU
Samsara’s awards recognize achievements in safety, efficiency, performance, sustainability, and innovation

More Than 500 Employers Recognized as Best Workplaces for Commuters – Jan. 27, 2022, Best Workplaces for Commuters
WeDriveU clients honored with national award of excellence for sustainable commute options

TPS launches new “TigerAccess” transit service for disabled individuals – Sept. 28, 2021, The Daily Princetonian
On the new accessible shuttle services added to TigerTransit powered by WeDriveU

Six to receive Entrepreneurship Awards from McNeely Center – Sept. 27, 2021, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University
Dennis Carlson Named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year

Rave Reviews for the ACT EV/AV Showcase – Sept. 23, 2021, Association for Commuter Transportation
ACT’s 35th Annual International Conference went electric its first-ever zero-emission showcase sponsored by shuttle solutions provider WeDriveU.

ACT’s New Shuttle Council Hits the Accelerator – Sept. 23, 2021, Association for Commuter Transportation
Chair Joanna Rustin remarks on the council’s progress and working with ACT to lead the future of sustainable commuting

Princeton Muni Transit provides free bus rides from Palmer Square – Aug. 16, 2021, CentralJersey.com by Lea Kahn

Public Transit Makes A Comeback In Princeton – Aug. 16, 2021, Patch.com

ACT Celebrates Achievements in TDM at the 2021 ACT National Awards Ceremony – Aug. 9, 2021, Association for Commuter Transportation

Evolution of Genentech and Its Commuter Program – Feb. 15, 2021, Sengerio Blog

CSB/SJU recognizes graduates for entrepreneurship – Jan. 11, 2021, St. Cloud Times

Three Graduates to Receive Awards from McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship – Nov. 18, 2020, College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s
WeDriveU Chairman & CEO Dennis Carlson Named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year

ACT Recognizes 40 Under 40 Honorees – Nov. 10, 2020, Association for Commuter Transportation

NSC Announces 2020 Class of Rising Stars of Safety – Oct. 5, 2020, National Safety Council
WeDriveU leader awarded for outstanding dedication to safety in the workplace


Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2020
– Sept. 27, 2020, Safety and Health Magazine

Rising Stars of Safety – Amy Paolercio – Sept. 27, 2020, Safety and Health Magazine

WeDriveU Announces New Head of Customer Success – Jun. 11, 2020, WeDriveU
Promotes Shawn Kelly to spearhead customer experience as Managing Director

Association for Commuter Transportation Releases Tips for Supporting All Commuters Returning to Worksites – Jun. 1, 2020, ACT
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals provide guidance to supplement CDC recommendations across various commute modes

Getting there: Commuting challenges in a post-pandemic world – June, 2020, JLL Research
A report from commercial real estate firm JLL explores post-COVID workplace commute patterns and challenges in North America, highlighting shuttles among “potential solutions in the next normal.”

Transit district extends shuttle service for Carlsbad commuters – Apr. 19, 2020, San Diego Union Tribune

More Than 330 Employers Named Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2020 – Jan. 30, 2020, Best Workplaces for Commuters

Association for Commuter Transportation Recognizes 40 Under 40 TDM Professionals – Nov. 12, 2019
ACT awards WeDriveU leaders Erick Van Wagenen and Shawn Kelly, plus several WeDriveU customers among the talent shaping the future of transportation demand management.

WeDriveU Dennis Carlson Entrepreneur of the YearDriven to Succeed – Summer/Fall 2019 St. John’s Magazine
How WeDriveU Executive Chairman Dennis Carlson’s entrepreneurial spirit, vision and Benedictine focus on community have propelled the company’s growth

City of Carlsbad Launches Carlsbad Connector Commuter Shuttle Service – Aug. 19, 2019, City of Carlsbad
Program “designed to increase COASTER ridership by providing a flexible and convenient solution to bridge the gap between the station and the city’s primary industrial and commercial cores” through a collaboration between the City of Carlsbad, North County Transit District, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), RideCo and WeDriveU.

Carlsbad to launch innovative ‘first-last mile’ program to boost transit ridership – June 13, 2019, San Diego Union Tribune
Describes how the pilot is “designed to take cars off the freeways and reduce the number of people driving to work alone”

Carlsbad to launch innovative ‘first-last mile’ program to boost transit ridership – June 19, 2019, Mass Transit
On “North County’s first-ever “first-last mile” program”

Transit pilot program coming to Carlsbad – June 13, 2019, The Coast News Group
On the first-last mile shuttle program serving workers commuting from the Coaster train to local business parks

National Express gets into tech – April 12, 2019, BBC.com

WeDriveU Announces Strategic Investment from National Express – Apr. 11, 2019, WeDriveU/National Express

Here Are BostInno’s 11 Coolest Companies Winners for 2018 – Aug. 23, 2018 Bostinno (athenahealth named one of 11 #CoolestCompanies in Boston for “Best Perks” including free shuttles)

2018 ACT National Awards Finalists – July 17, 2018 Association for Commuter Transportation

Self-driving cars. Scooters. The future of commuting to work is here – Apr. 20, 2018 CNN (“1. Employers shuttle you to work”)

Baker-Polito Administration Recognizes Employers for Excellence in Commuter Options – Apr. 18, 2018 MassDOT Blog (WeDriveU client athenahealth wins Gold)

Congratulations ECO Award Winners! – Apr. 18, 2018 MassRides Blog (WeDriveU client athenahealth wins Gold)

Google Extends Free Shuttle Service in Mountain View – Sept. 4, 2017 CBS KPIX 5, Len Ramirez

Help Save the Commuter Benefit – Apr. 28, 2017 Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT)

Workplace Innovation: Reinventing The Commute – Mar. 26, 2017 Facility Executive

2016 Employer Benchmarking Survey – Dec. 2016 on behalf of Best Workplaces for Commuters and Association for Commuter Transportation

Who has won the 2016 SmartTransit Innovation Awards? – Oct. 26, 2016 SmartRail World

Transportation Challenges for Downtown Tech Companies – Aug. 11, 2016 SPUR Talk featuring Lauren Bennett, Manager of Transportation at Salesforce

ACT National Awards winners named at Portland conference – Aug. 9, 2016 Association for Commuter Transportation (names athenahealth’s Bridger McGaw winner)

ACT Announced 2016 National Awards Finalists – Jul. 13, 2016 Association for Commuter Transportation (names athenahealth’s Bridger McGaw as finalist, later won the award)