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Busby Alex RomanFebruary 26, 2024

Historic White House Bus Summit Brings Possible Procurement Changes

Following the summit in early February, officials in attendance discuss the importance of the event, as well as the changes that resulted from the event.

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ManagementCover Storyby Alex RomanFebruary 22, 2024

Public Transit Ridership Continues Post-COVID Bounce Back

While it hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, public transit agencies around the nation are seeing ridership slowly return over time.

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Paratransitby Louis PrejeanFebruary 15, 2024

The Paratransit Evolution is Here, But Where is it Headed?

Transit agencies are continuing to invest in upgrading their paratransit services. The results are showing, but what does the future of paratransit look like?

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Managementby Alex RomanFebruary 8, 2024

Business Members Raise $50K for APTA Foundation’s Scholarship Program

In addition to the record-breaking donation, the APTF also announced that for the first time five private and public partners have agreed to hire at least one of its scholars each as part of the program.

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Motorcoachby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 6, 2024

The Intercity Bus Industry Will Have A Full Recovery by 2026, DePaul Study Predicts

Back on the Bus indicates traffic is on an upward trajectory almost everywhere, despite the limited amount of service provided by legacy bus lines, such as Greyhound, various Trailways brands, and many of their partners, on many routes.

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Busby Alexandra Kalasky, IntelliShiftFebruary 2, 2024

How to Optimize Fuel Efficiency: The Impact of Curb Weight and Gross Weight on Fuel Consumption in Fleets

This article will explore the influence of curb and gross weight on fuel consumption in public transit fleets and provide strategies for optimizing fuel efficiency, such as weight distribution, fuel management systems, and route planning.

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Busby Louis PrejeanJanuary 31, 2024

How Optibus, Transdev Are Improving Bus Driver Shifts

Optibus and Transdev are working to improve bus driver schedules. Senior transit planner Hope Ann Smith opened up about the elements of what makes a good bus driver schedule.

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Motorcoachby Alex RomanJanuary 22, 2024

An Inside Look at What Makes AAAHI Successful

METRO's Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year focuses on technology and empowering people to drive its vision at six separate and environmentally diverse operations.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanJanuary 4, 2024

Transit-Oriented Development: Benefits, Challenges, and Everything In-Between

Transit-oriented development has taken on a new life since the COVID-19 pandemic, offering ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide access to different activities in the area.

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Busby Patrick LoockDecember 27, 2023

Benefits of Composites for Bus, Coach Profiles

With global fuel prices soaring in recent months, composites can provide bus operators with much-needed savings by providing improved integrated design possibilities and reducing lifetime maintenance costs.

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