Articles

Management•by Meaghan Kerins•February 15, 2007

Louisville transit agency provides rides to at-risk youths, abused women

Agency launches new program to provide abused women free transportation to a local crisis shelter.

Management•by Joan Shim•February 15, 2007

Motorcoach operator launches nonprofit to help underprivileged students

Thrasher Brothers Trailways in Birmingham, Ala., spearheads the formation of the Educational Foundation Trust.

Management•by Staff•February 15, 2007

FTA rules against Westchester DOT

FTA orders WCDOT to cease and desist providing impermissible charter services.

Management•by Jack McLaughlin and Janna Starcic, Managing Editor•February 15, 2007

Customers Making The Move To Smart Cards

Employee education and customer outreach play key roles for agencies in Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles — all three in the final project stages — transitioning patrons to smart cards.

Management•by Alex Roman, Associate Editor•February 15, 2007

What to Consider Before Equipping Your System With Wi-Fi

In addition to costs and funding options, transit systems should research service providers and their coverage capabilities, as well as which customer demographic to focus their efforts on before jumping on the wireless bandwagon.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•February 15, 2007

Transit Market Primed For Growth In Rail Services

Railcar refurbishing, as well as outsourced maintenance and operations, is picking up momentum as public agencies put a premium on cost efficiency and convenience.

Management•by Tim Crowley, Assistant Editor•February 15, 2007

Greyhound Exec Named 'Motorcoach Operator of the Year'

Jack Haugsland, who recently retired as Greyhound's executive vice president and chief operating officer, is recognized for his decades of service to the Dallas-based company and the industry.

Management•by Cliff Henke•February 15, 2007

Hampton Views Equity in Representation as Key APTA Issue

New chair of APTA's Business Member Board of Governors believes that business members as well as small transit operators should have greater roles in association planning and development.

Management•by Leslie Davis•February 15, 2007

Copenhagen's Metro: The City's Horizontal Elevator

Created to move a lot of passengers short distances, Copenhagen's driverless Metro provides a connection between the city's bustling city center and large urban areas.

Management•by METRO Staff•January 16, 2007

METRO's 10 Innovative Motorcoach Operators for 2007

Representing a diverse geographical cross-section, this year's standout motorcoach operators show us how they take advantage of technology to boost their marketability, reduce operational costs and improve customer service.

Prev Next