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We know our communities.
Our local teams understand the neighborhoods, schools and riders they serve, because many of them live there too. We give them the support to respond when needs change.
About us
Every day, we get New Yorkers where they need to be — to class, to work, to care, and home again.
Our vision
To connect people to the places that matter.
A reliable ride is more than a trip. It’s a child who makes it to school, a patient who reaches treatment, a neighbor who stays part of the community. We believe transportation works best when it’s run by people who know the roads, the riders and the stakes. Wherever we operate, we’re here to keep people moving.
What guides every trip
Our values
Local knowledge. Genuine care. Work that gets done.
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We care for every rider.
Safety, dignity and patience come first, whether we’re carrying a kindergartner, a wheelchair user or a commuter. Every passenger is someone’s family.
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We deliver.
Our partners count on us to show up and follow through. Careful planning, vehicles kept in good condition and responsive dispatch help us deliver dependable service.
Our Approach
Meet our people
The people
behind the operation.
Get to know the leadership team that keeps Cathay moving.
Esya Davydova
CEO
John Isamov
COO
Nissim Davydoff
CMO
Omar Alvarado
VP of Operations & Business Development
Fiona Roberts
HR & Compliance Officer
Doris Smith
HR Administrator
Aron Kiperman
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Jay Jimenez
General Manager, Queens
Adela John
General Manager, School Bus
James Borden
General Manager, Norwich
Jessica Aponte
General Manager, Rochester
Melissa Molnar
General Manager, Poughkeepsie
Heather Manor
General Manager, Clinton County
Team Behind Every Trip
It takes a team
to keep New York moving.
Beyond our leadership team, Cathay’s local operations, safety, and maintenance teams work together to support every passenger and transportation program.
Local Operations Teams
General managers, supervisors, drivers and attendants supporting each community.
24/7 Dispatch and Customer Support
Real-time coordination for passengers, families, facilities and operating partners.
Fleet, Safety and Compliance
Maintenance, training, 19-A oversight and regulatory support across the company.
Contact Cathay
Tell us what
you need.
Send our team a message and we’ll connect you with the right department.