WeDriveU names Hernán Quiroz vice president of fleet maintenance

WeDriveU has appointed Hernán Quiroz as vice president of fleet maintenance, bringing in a leader with more than 13 years of global fleet and asset management experience. The move comes as the San Francisco-based transit operator looks to boost safety, reliability and innovation across its U.S. fleet operations.

Why it matters: - WeDriveU runs fleet operations for public- and private-sector customers across about 40 U.S. locations. - The appointment is aimed at strengthening fleet safety, reliability, compliance and workforce development across fixed-route bus, paratransit, microtransit and on-demand services. - WeDriveU said the hire supports its next stage of growth, including improved operating efficiency, vehicle availability and exploration of new propulsion systems.

What happened: - WeDriveU announced Hernán Quiroz as vice president of fleet maintenance on September 28, 2026. - Quiroz joins WeDriveU with more than 13 years of global fleet maintenance and asset management experience. - Quiroz previously worked at Halliburton and is now based at WeDriveU’s Austin, Texas regional office. - WeDriveU said Quiroz will lead fleet strategy, safety and compliance, innovation and workforce development.

The details: - Quiroz most recently served as director of global maintenance and reliability for Halliburton’s energy services practice. - At Halliburton, Quiroz managed more than 10,000 heavy-duty mobile diesel and electric assets across six global regions. - Quiroz also led Halliburton’s Latin America fleet maintenance across 12 countries. - Earlier in his career, Quiroz led maintenance operations for steel manufacturer Ternium Americas. - WeDriveU’s fleet includes fixed route bus, paratransit, microtransit and on-demand services. - The company said Quiroz’s team will improve fleet safety and reliability for those services. - Erick Van Wagenen, WeDriveU’s president and CEO, said Quiroz’s background fits a distributed 24/7 fleet operation.

Between the lines: - The hire points to a broader push by WeDriveU to professionalize fleet maintenance as transit operators face pressure on uptime, safety and labor. - Quiroz’s experience with diesel and electric assets suggests WeDriveU is preparing for a more mixed propulsion future. - The role also signals that maintenance is becoming a strategic function, not just an operational one.

What's next: - Quiroz is expected to help shape fleet strategy from WeDriveU’s Austin office. - WeDriveU said he will focus on vehicle availability, asset lifespan and future maintenance needs. - The company also pointed to APTA TRANSform & Expo, where attendees can meet Quiroz at booth #3020. - More information is available in the event details and on WeDriveU’s website.