Pelivan Transit

Name

Pelivan Transit

Legal name

Grand Gateway EDA (dba Pelivan Transit)

Website

https://pelivantransit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Public Transportation

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Senior Transportation Shuttles (Dial-a-Ride, Non-ADA) (TLAFAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Shared Shuttle / Vanpool (Dynamic Routing, Door-to-Door) (TLAFAJAB), Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Providers (TLAFAKAB), On-Demand Ride Coordination & Assisted Rides (TNC/Taxi Brokerage) (HSABAOAJ)

Keywords

• Rural public transit
• Demand response transit
• Tribal transportation services
• Paratransit services
• Curb-to-curb transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Owasso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from Federal Transit Administration grants (Section 5311 for rural and Section 5311c for tribal transit programs), along with Oklahoma State Revolving Fund Grants. The company also receives local grants from area cities and stakeholders.
2. Rider Fares: Revenue generated from passenger fares including base fares of $3 within one county/zone, discounted fares for seniors, veterans, tribal members, and commuters. Additional revenue streams include bus ticket sales percentage applied to local match requirements for transit grants.
3. Bus Ticketing Services: Ticketing services for Greyhound and Jefferson Bus Lines at dispatch centers, with a percentage of ticket sales applied to local match requirements for transit grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pelivan Transit provides demand-response, curb-to-curb rural public transportation services across six counties in northeastern Oklahoma (Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, and Rogers) using a fleet of 68 vehicles and 72 employees. The service offers specialized fare programs for seniors, veterans, tribal members, and commuters, and partners with the Northeast Oklahoma Tribal Transit Consortium to serve ten tribes. Bookings are made through a mobile app powered by Via Transportation, by phone, or in person at six dispatch centers.

Product overview

Pelivan Transit operates a unified public transit service combining demand-response curb-to-curb rural transportation with scheduled commuter routes across six Northeast Oklahoma counties. The core offering is the Pelivan Transit service, complemented by a mobile app for ride booking and management. The portfolio includes specialized transportation services for seniors, veterans, and tribal members, each with targeted fare programs. The Northeast Tribal Transit Consortium represents a key partnership initiative with tribal entities including Cherokee Nation and nine other tribes to deliver culturally sensitive transit solutions. Commuter routes provide scheduled connectivity between major employment hubs. All services share the same booking infrastructure through the Pelivan App.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northeast Oklahoma Tribal Transit Consortium: A collaborative effort between Pelivan Transit and various tribal entities in Northeast Oklahoma to provide transportation services tailored to tribal communities.

Products and services

• Pelivan Transit (Demand-Response Public Transit Service) Core demand-response, curb-to-curb public transit service operating across six counties in northeastern Oklahoma (Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, and Rogers), with a fleet of 68 accessible vehicles and 72 employees. Open to the general public of all ages.
• Pelivan App (Mobile Ride Booking)
• Commuter Transit Routes Scheduled commuter work transit routes with stops connecting areas such as Pryor Creek to Catoosa, operating Sunday through Saturday with $1.00 round-trip or $0.50 one-way fares and free rides on Fridays.
• Tribal Transportation Services Transportation services tailored for tribal members in northeastern Oklahoma, with discounted fares of $0.50 one-way within Ottawa County and Cherokee Nation boundaries, coordinated through the Northeast Oklahoma Tribal Transit Consortium.
• Senior Transportation Specialized transit service for individuals aged 65 and above, with fares ranging from $1.00 within county limits to $50.00 for extended drop-off zones within 100 miles, supported by accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts.
• Veterans Transportation Reduced fare transportation for veterans and active-duty military personnel, made possible through donations and grants, providing transportation to medical appointments and other essential destinations.
• Intercity Bus Ticketing Services Ticketing services for Greyhound and Jefferson Bus Lines sold at Pelivan dispatch centers, with a percentage of ticket sales applied to local match requirements for transit grants; connects rural riders to intercity bus network.
• Northeast Oklahoma Tribal Consortium Transit Vans

Quantifiable outcome

• 172,240 passenger rides in 12-month period
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand Gateway EDAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Grand Gateway EDA is the parent organization that owns and operates Pelivan Transit. The Executive Director and Financial Officer of Grand Gateway oversee the Pelivan Transit program. Grand Gateway has adopted a 'no tolerance' drug and alcohol policy for Pelivan Transit.
• Northeast Oklahoma Tribal Transit ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015A collaborative effort between Pelivan Transit and various tribal entities in Northeast Oklahoma to provide transportation services tailored to the specific needs of tribal communities. The consortium includes ten tribes and operates in seven counties.
• Cherokee NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCherokee Nation partnered with Pelivan Transit to provide new road-to-work and public routes from Pryor to Claremore to Catoosa and Salina to Tahlequah. The Cherokee Nation oversees their respective grants for the tribal transit program within the integrated system.
• Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine tribes consortium including Eastern Shawnee, Miami, Modoc, Ottawa, Peoria, Quapaw, Seneca-Cayuga, Shawnee, and Wyandotte tribes. The Chief Financial Officer of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma serves as Primary for this consortium. Shared logos and tribal seals are displayed on vehicles purchased by the tribes and leased to Pelivan.
• Eastern Shawnee TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. Address: 12755 S 705 Rd, Wyandotte, OK 74370. Phone: (918) 666-2435.
• Miami Tribe of OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. The CFO of Miami Tribe serves as Primary for the consortium. Address: 13410 P. Street NW, Miami, OK 74354. Phone: (918) 541-1300.
• Modoc NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. Address: 22 N. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354. Phone: (918) 542-1190.
• Ottawa Tribe of OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. Address: 13 S. 69 A, Miami, OK 74354. Phone: (918) 540-1536.
• Peoria Tribe Of Indians of OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. Address: 118 S Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354. Phone: (918) 540-2535.
• Quapaw NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. Address: 5681 S 630 Rd, Quapaw, OK 74363. Phone: (918) 542-1853.
• Seneca Cayuga NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. Address: 23701 S. 655 Rd, Grove, OK 74344. Phone: (918) 787-5452.
• Shawnee TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. Address: 29 State Hwy 69A, Miami, OK 74354. Phone: (918) 542-2441.
• Wyandotte NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma Consortium. Address: 8 Turtle Drive, Wyandotte, OK 74370. Phone: (918) 678-2297.
• Via Transportation, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for the online platform and mobile application that connects users with Pelivan's vehicle-sharing transportation services. Via provides the backend infrastructure for ride reservations and fleet management.
• Oklahoma Department of TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with ODOT and University of Oklahoma to develop an Intelligent Software Program specifically designed to manage complex data and demographics for tribal and rural public transportation systems. Program is in BETA stage.
• University of OklahomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with ODOT and Pelivan Transit to develop an Intelligent Software Program for managing tribal and rural transit data and demographics.
• Greyhound Bus LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntercity bus ticketing partnership allowing riders to purchase bus tickets to any bus location in America at Pelivan dispatch centers. Pelivan Transit transports riders to the nearest bus station. A percentage of ticket sales applies to local match requirements for transit grants.
• Jefferson Bus LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntercity bus ticketing partnership allowing riders to purchase bus tickets at Pelivan dispatch centers. Connects rural communities to the broader bus transportation network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Roundtrip: Roundtrip is a healthcare-focused ride-booking platform that consolidates NEMT, ambulatory, and stretcher rides for hospitals, ACOs, and insurers — a niche technology peer addressing similar demand-response medical transportation use cases.

Direct peers

• ITN America: ITN America is a national nonprofit providing door-through-door senior transportation via member-supported ride networks — closely aligned to Pelivan's senior and dial-a-ride mission and operating structure.
• MV Transportation: MV Transportation is the largest U.S. contract operator of paratransit, fixed-route, and on-demand rural transit, including for tribal and small urban agencies — directly comparable in service mix and contract-based revenue model.
• HopSkipDrive: HopSkipDrive is a technology-enabled ride service focused on youth, senior, and healthcare transportation via vetted drivers — directly comparable in its targeted-rider, demand-response model to Pelivan's senior, tribal, and veteran segments.
• Via Transportation: Via is the technology partner powering Pelivan's booking, dispatch, and demand-response operations; Via also operates its own municipal microtransit services, making it both upstream supplier and direct on-demand shared-transit competitor.
• MTM (Medical Transportation Management): MTM operates NEMT and paratransit brokerage/dispatch for Medicaid programs across dozens of states with overlapping senior, disability, and Medicaid-funded ride populations in a demand-response model.

Broad incumbents

• Modivcare: Modivcare (formerly LogistiCare) is the largest U.S. non-emergency medical transportation broker coordinating rides for Medicaid and Medicare members — overlapping demand-response and senior/medical focus at materially larger scale.
• Transdev North America: Transdev operates fixed-route, paratransit, and on-demand transit under contract to public agencies across the U.S., including rural and tribal routes — a broader, multinational incumbent competitor to Pelivan's outsourced operating model.
• Lyft Healthcare: Lyft Healthcare (Lyft Concierge / Lyft Assisted) provides on-demand and NEMT rides via a national app — a broad-market platform incumbent whose senior and Medicaid-funded ride offerings overlap with Pelivan's on-demand service.

Regional players

• Ride Connection: Ride Connection is a Portland-area nonprofit coordinating volunteer and accessible community transit for seniors and people with disabilities — operationally analogous to Pelivan but serving Oregon's Tri-County region rather than NE Oklahoma.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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