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Managementby W.C. PihlOctober 14, 2021

An International Case Study: When Private and Public Sectors Work Together, Great Things are Possible

Leveraging knowledge, solid experience, capacity to innovate, and proven collaboration skills are just a few of the key factors when determining whether a partnership model could improve the ability of delivering an outstanding community transportation system.

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Motorcoachby Lexi TuckerOctober 11, 2021

Motorcoach Operators Grow Through Pandemic Challenges

When travel stops, buses don’t move. Discover how motorcoach operations were able to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Managementby James GoochOctober 7, 2021

Questions to Ask When Selecting Your Next Fare Payment Supplier

From “how do you want the system deployed” to “how many journeys and fares are they processing through their platform,” here are 10 things to consider before taking the proverbial plunge.

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Technologyby Scott Belcher, Terri Belcher, and Brandon ThomasOctober 4, 2021

Cybersecurity and Transit: What Transit Agencies Need to Know About Cyber Risk

Between June 2020 and June 2021, the transportation industry witnessed a 186% increase in weekly ransomware attacks. As such, it is even more imperative that transit operators treat cybersecurity with the same seriousness as physical operational security.

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Managementby Matthew W. DausSeptember 30, 2021

Should My Transportation Company Mandate and Promote Driver Vaccines?

Every transportation company, regardless of size, should determine whether it is in the company’s best interest to mandate vaccines for their drivers.

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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 20, 2021

Best Tours & Travel Reopens Strong After Tireless 2020 Keeping Customers, Lawmakers, and A Changing Traveling Public Close to Its Business

Best Tours & Travel’s recent reopening saw sellout tours and a continuing recovery in their private charter operations thanks to nonstop outreach throughout 2020’s shutdown months, which continues today.

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Technologyby Alex RomanSeptember 16, 2021

The Latest Software and Telematics Products

These products can also help enhance the customer experience through next-bus arrival info, trip-planning, and fare payment. Visit our suppliers’ websites for even more information.

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Busby Marie-France LaurinSeptember 13, 2021

Promoting Your Initiative with Vinyl Bus Wraps

Pierce Transit chose Turbo Images to wrap their new Battery Powered Electric GILLIG buses to highlight their commitment to a diverse, clean energy fleet.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanSeptember 9, 2021

OCTA Marks 30th Anniversary, Pushes Ahead Toward Future

In addition to working on a transition to zero-emissions vehicles, the agency is also constructing a new streetcar system, testing microtransit, and continuing projects to making traversing the region simpler thanks to funding from its Measure M sales tax.

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Managementby Ray MelleadySeptember 6, 2021

Key Considerations for Your Fleet Procurement Process

From identifying and engaging key stakeholders to choosing the right partners, here are seven steps to consider before your next big purchase.

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