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Highlights from the APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference general forum, which included presentations from Rick Ruddell, president/executive director of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority; Joyce Olson, CEO of Snohomish County (Wash.) Public Transportation Benefit Area Corp.; Kim Green, president of GFI Genfare; and Art Leahy, CEO of the Orange County (Calif.) Transportation Authority (OCTA).
Read More →The Chilean federal government is heavily regulating companies that provide bus trips to tourist sites.
Read More →No matter how good your customer service is now, it could be enhanced in a way that will better fulfill your organization's mission.
Read More →Climate control systems don't just keep the air comfortable and cool. They're a critical part of limiting unruly behavior, aiding the health of riders with disabilities and keeping other bus components from breaking down.
Read More →With its steady cash flow, school bus service is an appealing way for motorcoach operators looking to diversify and fill in service gaps.
Read More →As public transit continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., advances in propulsion, software, ITS, fare collection and other areas will have a direct effect on ridership in the next decade.
Read More →Orange County Transportation Authority's CEO straddles a wide range of transportation responsibilities in California's second-most populous county. Delivering top-notch customer service and improving efficiency are among his top priorities.
Read More →Across the globe, rail safety tends to emphasize prevention through a range of communications and sensing technologies. But recent accidents in the U.S. have placed the focus on railcar design and minimization of collision impact.
Read More →Four contractor executives talk about the challenges they face in expanding the volume of transit service operated by the private sector. Key hurdles include fixation on price, labor concerns and cutthroat competition for marketshare.
Read More →Engines and filters will require ultra low sulfur diesel, which is more expensive than traditional diesel.
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