National Transit Express acquires Cook DuPage Transportation

WARRENVILLE - Transit services company National Express Transit said it has acquired Cook DuPage Transportation Co. for an undisclosed sum.

Established in 1975 and based in Chicago, CDT operates 275 paratransit vehicles providing more than 80,000 trips per month to PACE users in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The addition of CDT expands NEXT's paratransit services and is the company's first Chicagoland location.

"As a leader in transportation services, we understand and value the importance of accessibility to safe and reliable transportation for everyone," said Judith Crawford, CEO of National Express Transit. "With the addition of CDT's expertise and strong community ties, NEXT will continue to provide the high-quality transportation for which we are known."

NEXT has operations across the country and CDT adds to NEXT's paratransit portfolio which includes Washington D.C., Orlando and Boston.

"We look forward to this new partnership that will bring a national and global expertise to help enhance our services through innovative technology such as Drive Cam and Zonar Fleet Management," said Tim Jans, vice president of CDT.