Pronto Corporation challenges FTA ruling on Oregon Country Fair shuttle

Pronto argues that the Federal Transit Administration’s April 28 determination to allow the transit district to run the July 10-12, 2026, service sets a dangerous regulatory precedent. The company claims the FTA overlooked critical information and exceeded its authority by concluding that private operators were incapable of handling the route. According to the company, these filings address fundamental concerns regarding how the government enforces 49 CFR 604.

Kumar Shah, President and CEO of Pronto Corporation, stated that the agency failed to properly adjudicate the complaint before authorizing the transit district’s involvement. The company is now urging the FTA to resolve these legal questions before the shuttle service commences. Pronto, which operates the Pronto Journeys Mobility Platform, maintains that the current ruling undermines the protections Congress established for private charter operators.