MV Transportation just hit a milestone few transit firms reach—its 50th anniversary.

To mark the occasion, host Paul Comfort interviews Harry Wilson, the firm’s Executive Chairman, about:

A 50‑Year Origin Story —How Alex and Feysan Lodde's single van in San Francisco grew into the largest American‑owned transit contractor in North America.
“The New MV” Culture —Why Wilson and COO Kevin Klika rebuilt training from scratch (six‑week GM bootcamp), added performance incentives, and created hundreds of employee‑shareholders.
Contracting in 2025 —Cost pressure, fiscal cliffs, ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicles) transitions, AI pilots: why Wilson believes outsourcing will expand as agencies chase flexibility and innovation.
AI on the Front Line —Predictive tools that have cut operator turnover nearly in half and the 30+ workstreams MV is piloting right now.
Boardroom to Depot —Former FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez joins MV’s board; founder Feysan Lodde inducted into the APTA Hall of Fame.
Looking Ahead —Why Wilson thinks the next 5–10 years will bring more change than the last 50—and how MV plans to help agencies navigate it.

Resources & Links
MV Transportation 50‑Year Timeline https://www.mvtransit.com/about-us/mv-story
Transit Unplugged interview with Nuria Fernandez https://transitunplugged.com/transit-unplugged-podcast/nuria-fernandez-santa-clara-valley-transportation-authority/
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Podcast Credits

Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo

Creator, Host, + Producer: Paul Comfort
Executive Producer: Julie Gates
Producer + Newsletter Editor: Chris O’Keeffe
Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin
Podcast Intern: Desmond Gates

Special thanks to:

Brand Design — Tina Olagundoye

Social Media — Tatyana Mechkarova

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50 Years of MV Transportation: Harry Wilson on Culture, AI, and What’s Next

Transit Unplugged

50 Years of MV Transportation: Harry Wilson on Culture, AI, and What’s Next

50 Years of MV Transportation: Harry Wilson on Culture, AI, and What’s Next

50 Years of MV Transportation: Harry Wilson on Culture, AI, and What’s Next