CARNEGIE, Pa. — Student Transportation of America Ltd. (STA) (TSX: STB) announced it has been awarded a contract to provide transportation services for the Williamsport Area School District (WASD) in Pennsylvania. The new seven year contract will generate more than US $2 million in annual revenue beginning with the 2009-2010 school year and adds to the company’s regional operations in Pennsylvania.
“We are very pleased the district chose us to provide their transportation services. This is another excellent customer we are partnering with and a positive step in our efforts to increase our organic growth through conversions,” said STA Regional Chief Operating Officer Pete Pearson. “School districts throughout the U.S. are realizing that education is their core business. We are providing cost effective solutions to their transportation needs in budget friendly operations while providing the necessary capital investments for vehicles. We are pleased to welcome these great drivers and staff members to our company in connection with this conversion. Our core mission of commitment to the local community and safety in our operations will remain our focus.”
Student Transportation of America said it plans to implement a new computerized routing and planning system along with a state of the art digital video system in each bus.
WASD encompasses 98 square miles with a student population of 5,600 students and Williamsport is home of the Little League World Series.
About Student Transportation of America
Founded in 1997, Student Transportation of America is the fourth-largest provider of school bus transportation services in North America, conducting operations through local operating subsidiaries. Student Transportation of America has become a leading school bus transportation company by aggregating operations through the consolidation of existing providers and conversion of in-house operations and currently operates more than 5,600 school vehicles in North America. For more information, please visit www.rideSTA.com
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