Veolia Transportation is one of the largest, privately held companies that provides bus, rail, shuttle, sedan and taxi services in North America. The company operates a fleet of buses and runs more than 15,000 vehicles worldwide. It manages over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports. Veolia Transportation maintains nearly 120 locations in the United States and Canada. The company offers services through light, diesel and electric-powered vehicles. Its On-Demand division manages businesses that respond directly to consumer requests for transportation. Veolia Transportation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Veolia Environment, which is one of the leading environmental service organizations in the world.