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Motorcoachby METRO StaffAugust 8, 2022

Sunway Charters Sees Rapid Growth Serving the Carolinas and Beyond

The operation’s success began with Lee Helms’ entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to spot opportunities in other territories.

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Technologyby Rachael PlantAugust 4, 2022

Fleet Management Software Provides Operation-wide Benefits for Bus Fleets

A lot goes into providing communities with safe, reliable transportation. Bus and transport fleet managers are increasingly turning to fleet management software to help improve fleet operations, reduce downtime and operating costs, and increase asset ROI.

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Paratransitby Abby ZinmanAugust 2, 2022

4 Ways Metrolinx is Making Transit Easier for People with Vision Loss

Metrolinx’s wayfinding team, in charge of signage and other information systems, has put a major focus on ensuring that transit is accessible for everyone. Learn more about the systems they’ve implemented.

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Motorcoachby Alex RomanAugust 1, 2022

UMA's Michael Talks Taking Helm, State of the Industry

In an exclusive Q&A, the UMA's President/CEO discusses what drew him to motorcoach, his short- and long-term goals since joining the association in October, and the opportunities for growth operators are currently experiencing.

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Technologyby Louie MaielloJuly 18, 2022

Tech Talk: Safe Fleet’s New System Aims to Clear Lanes, Improve Ridership

Dan Pulskamp, VP of Transit Bus and Rail at Safe Fleet, shared how the company’s new ClearLane system can create a positive impact in cities across the U.S.

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New Mobilityby April JohnsonJuly 11, 2022

Accommodating the Growing Demand for Bicycles on Transit

Here are best practices for transit operators to keep up with the ever-increasing demand and changing requirements for transporting bikes on transit.

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New Mobilityby Neal HemenoverJuly 7, 2022

Putting Automation at the Center of the Customer Experience

There are four autonomous vehicle use cases transit agencies can plan for right now and some are already being used successfully around the nation.

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Zero Emissionsby Lexi TuckerJuly 4, 2022

Hometown Manufacturing Changes with the Times

What used to be a primarily trolley-based company has adapted to recent trends by pivoting to fit the needs of customers planning for the future of transportation.

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ManagementCover Storyby Christian Kent and Jeff PopovichJune 27, 2022

The Brave New World of Recruiting– Or – Who Wants a Job Anymore?

The coach distributor has used the extra time provided by pandemic disruptions to embrace change and delve into new business realms, including electrification.

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Busby StaffJune 23, 2022

COVID, Supply Chain Issues Continue to Impact Transit Bus Deliveries

While sales remain down because of COVID-19, supply chain issues, and staffing challenges, zero emission bus sales continue to grow.

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