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Employing what he calls a "participatory" style of management, Soubry has rebranded his executive leadership team, devised a new company intranet system and is writing a weekly blog. Development of a training institute, technology management and the readying for the launch of the company's first hydrogen bus fleet are in the works.
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Many assaults stem from confrontations involving passengers who refuse to pay the proper fare. To help mitigate the problem, some transit systems have turned to offering self-defense training and equipping vehicles with driver shields, and supplying operators with pepper gel.
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Bus and motorcoach travelers generate more than $55 billion annually in economic transactions and create employment for nearly 800,000 people.
Read More →TriMet has chosen a cable-stayed bridge type and is in the design phase in its work on a bridge that will connect both sides of the Williamette River with transit and pedestrian access.
Read More →The NTSB recently wrapped its investigation of the crash site in August.
Read More →A report found that only 0.9 percent of STP funds are being used on public transportation.
Read More →METRO highlights a sampling of consultant firms with descriptions of how they provide support and expertise. Includes detailed project information.
Read More →Advantages of a combined APC and AVL system include real-time passenger information, on-board announcements and traffic signal priority.
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With today's technology, routing software is used to create efficient schedules for dozens to hundreds of routes, factoring in numerous variables that include road conditions to union contracts.
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With the weaker dollar, visitors from overseas are showing renewed interest in the U.S. as a vacation hot spot. Motorcoach carriers are increasing their presence at travel trade shows and forming relationships with overseas counterparts to maximize gains in this growing market.
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