TRC Launches All-in-One Transit System in Lompoc, California in First Partnership with RATP Dev
October 2, 2025 – New York, New York, USA: The Routing Company (“TRC”), a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform, has launched a new multimodal transit system in the City of Lompoc, California, marking its first-ever partnership with global operator RATP Dev. The launch replaces the city’s legacy “Road Runner” software with TRC’s state-of-the-art Pingo™ platform, delivering integrated support for fixed-route, ADA paratransit, and an upcoming new microtransit service.
Operating under a seven-year agreement in partnership with RATP Dev, the service went live on July 1, 2025, and reflects a major upgrade in Lompoc’s transit operations, centralizing scheduling, dispatch, rider experience, and reporting into a single platform.
“This launch is a milestone for TRC, not just as our first partnership with RATP Dev, but as a truly integrated deployment across fixed-route, paratransit, and on-demand modes,” said James Cox, CEO of The Routing Company. “We're proud to support Lompoc’s riders with a more responsive, seamless transit experience.”
A Unified Transit Solution for an Entire City
The partnership brings all of Lompoc’s public transit services onto one system. Fixed-route operations now run on Pingo’s platform, supporting approximately eight vehicles serving daily local and commuter routes. ADA paratransit services, which operate door-to-door, have also been transitioned to Pingo, alongside a new microtransit service offering flexible, on-demand rides through virtual stops. Across the network, a total of 18 vehicles are now operating through TRC’s platform. Riders can pre-book or request trips in real time using the Pingo app, with credit card payment available directly in the system.
Service Details
Service hours vary across modes. Local fixed-route and ADA paratransit services operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Wine Country Express runs Monday through Saturday with three daily round trips, while the Santa Barbara Shuttle operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Microtransit services will extend the transit day further, running from 5:00 to 6:30 AM and again from 5:00 to 10:00 PM on weekdays, and from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays.
TRC’s Pingo Flex™ functionality allows for precise scheduling, live vehicle tracking, and dynamic management of curb-to-curb and virtual stop pickups—enabling flexibility for both paratransit users and the general public. The new system significantly streamlines what was previously a fragmented operational model, delivering better visibility and control for dispatchers, drivers, and riders alike.
Built for Longevity and Growth
The Lompoc partnership is supported by a seven-year contract. Beyond upgrading the service, TRC's entry is a signal of future growth. The partnership opens the door for TRC to be included in future RATP Dev projects across North America, reflecting growing demand for integrated, flexible, and rider-centric transit solutions.
To learn more about how TRC is moving the world, visit theroutingcompany.com or request a demo by emailing move@theroutingcompany.com.
About TRC
Founded by MIT researchers and rideshare industry veterans, TRC is a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform that partners with cities to power the future of public transit. Leveraging proprietary and unrivalled artificial intelligence, TRC delivers routing from multiple points of demand to one vehicle while enabling greater transit equity, accessibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Its leading product, the Pingo™ app, offers on-demand or advance trip requests and can operate in on-demand, flex, fixed, shuttle, or paratransit mode.
With a team spanning eight countries, TRC directly supports international operations and customer growth through hubs in Canada, Hungary, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Learn more at theroutingcompany.com.
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