National Express LLC, Acquires Total Transit Enterprises LLC, and Discount Enterprises Renews Transit Footprint back into Phoenix and Tucson, AZ Markets

National Express | 22 April, 2019 | News

LISLE, IL–National Express is pleased to announce the acquisition of Total Transit Enterprises, LLC and Discount Enterprises, Inc. (collectively “Total Transit”). The Company provides Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) as well as taxi services in Phoenix and Tucson, AZ.

Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ with a second facility in Tucson, Total Transit provides service to customers with a fleet of over 200 sedans, minivans, and shuttles. This acquisition offers significant benefits to our team at National Express, including a renewed presence in the Phoenix and Tucson markets (among the fastest growing areas in the United States).

The Company was founded in 1984 and employs approximately 170 drivers, mechanics, and office staff.  Steve Hamelin, Vice President and General Manager of Total Transit said, “As part of the National Express family, our local leadership team and staff are uniquely positioned to provide safer, more reliable service to our passengers while using innovative solutions to improve our service quality and strengthen our customer relationships. This benefit enables us to leverage resources and support from one of the fastest growing transportation companies in North America while expanding our growth in new and existing markets.”

“With Total Transit becoming part of our National Express family, we are pleased to operate in two rapidly growing markets in Phoenix and Tucson. This addition enables us to serve new and existing customers, particularly in the NEMT space,” said Judith Crawford, CEO of Transit.

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About National Express

National Express LLC (NELLC) is the North American subsidiary of National Express Group, PLC, one of the premier transportation firms in the United Kingdom. As a worldwide leader in Fixed Route and Paratransit solutions, National Express Transit (NEXT) has the experience and expertise to make sure there are no bumps along the way.  As a subsidiary of National Express Group, we are backed by the strength and history of one of the world’s leading transit companies.

About Total Transit

Total Transit Enterprises is a mobility management company, which provides private transportation, public transportation, and transportation management services. The company offers non-emergent medical transportation services to managed care organizations; on-demand transportation services for ADA members; and fixed route transit services.