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A Freebee microtransit van in Miami with text reading "Microtransit as Part of the Network."
New Mobilityby Elora HaynesJuly 10, 2026

Microtransit's Next Test: Becoming Part of the Network

Freebee shows how electric microtransit is moving beyond pilots to fill network gaps, connect riders to transit, and prove lasting value.

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CharterUp fleet vehicles used for Hurricane Beryl disaster response.
Disaster Responseby Nick Parsa, CharterUPJuly 8, 2026

Moving People at Scale: The Fleet Logistics Behind Evacuation and Disaster Transport

Real-time data, cross-agency partnerships and coordinated operations make it possible to deploy hundreds of vehicles when communities need them most.

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A black and white image of an industrial area in Wilson, North Carolina, with blue text reading "Microtransit Fare Hikes May Hurt."
Managementby Elora HaynesJune 29, 2026

Microtransit Fare Hikes May Hurt More Than Help, Study Finds

New research suggests raising microtransit fares may drive away the riders agencies need most.

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Investing in Long-Term Transportation Reliability
Managementby Nilmino Roberts, WSP in the U.S.June 24, 2026

Smarter Maintenance Starts with Risk, Not Routine

As infrastructure ages and funding pressures mount, effective asset management is becoming critical to maintaining safe, reliable transportation networks.

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AI-Powered Tools Support Safer Transit Systems
Security and Safetyby Charlie BurgessJune 22, 2026

The Role of AI in Public Safety for Smart Transit Systems

As transit systems generate more data than ever, AI-powered safety tools are helping agencies detect incidents faster, improve response times and enhance situational awareness.

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A white, blue, and black graphic with text reading: "Solving The Driver Shortage: What Transit Agencies Can Learn From the Trucking Industry."
Managementby Cal Turner, Fitzgerald Truck PartsJune 19, 2026

Solving The Driver Shortage: What Transit Agencies Can Learn From the Trucking Industry

See how transit agencies facing persistent driver shortages can learn from the trucking industry’s evolving strategies for recruitment, retention, workplace conditions, and more.

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Zero-emissions bus with FLEETWATCH technology
Managementby Glen Henderson, S & A Systems Inc.June 17, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Fuel Data Inaccuracy in Public Transit Fleets

In today's transit environment, accurate fuel and mileage data are critical to reducing costs, minimizing downtime, and improving fleet performance.

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A Merchants Fleet driver putting gas in a vehicle with text reading "6 Transit Management Lessons For Colleges and Universities."
New Mobilityby Sal Fier, Merchants FleetJune 15, 2026

6 Transit Management Lessons for Colleges and Universities Facing Seasonal Demand Swings

College transportation demand swings wildly throughout the year. Fleet strategies are starting to catch up.

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A person holding up a TransLink Compass Soccer Mini to a navigation terminal.
Managementby Elora HaynesJune 11, 2026

Transit Agencies Nationwide Gear Up to Move World Cup Crowds

As millions of fans prepare to descend on host cities, transit leaders are turning a month-long global event into a proving ground for the future of customer experience, mobility, and crowd management.

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A man sits in a passenger rail seat and looks at his phone.
Railby Elora HaynesJune 8, 2026

The Invisible Infrastructure of Passenger Flow

What a seat reservation system on Austria’s Railjet trains reveals about the future of rider experience, and why U.S. agencies should pay attention.

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