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Busby Alex RomanJanuary 5, 2026

Forest River Working to Redefine Reliability, Responsibility in the Bus Industry

As the transportation landscape continues to evolve in the wake of the pandemic, few manufacturers have faced, or embraced, change as decisively as Forest River Bus.

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Motorcoachby Robert Bezede, Harmony Succession Partners (HSP)January 1, 2026

What Every Operator Should Know Before Selling a Motorcoach Business

With more operators nearing retirement and investor interest on the rise, now is the time to plan your exit strategy. Here’s how to prepare your business for a successful sale that avoids leaving money on the table.

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Managementby Alex RomanDecember 3, 2025

MJ Maynard Talks Advocacy, Mentorship, and the Future of Transit

In October, MJ Maynard-Carey, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, handed over the gavel to Leanne Redden, the incoming chair of APTA.

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Managementby Elora HaynesNovember 26, 2025

How Barbara Cline Built One of South Dakota’s Most Vital Transit Systems

Barbara Cline of Prairie Hills Transit turned a single van into a lifeline, connecting rural South Dakota through vision, service, and innovation.

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Managementby Alex RomanNovember 20, 2025

Transit Builds Stronger Pathways for Veterans

Known for their discipline, teamwork, and technical skills, veterans bring a mission-first mindset to the workplace, a quality that aligns well with public transportation’s commitment to serving the community.

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Managementby Alex RomanNovember 19, 2025

Julie Chalmers’ Path from Family Legacy to Leadership Success

Although she grew up part of a legacy family in the motorcoach industry, Julie Chalmers, Vice President and General Manager for Hotard Coaches, never thought she’d end up being part of the family business.

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Security and Safetyby Elora HaynesNovember 17, 2025

Smarter Surveillance, Safer Transit: Tackling Incivility with Data and Innovation

From fare evasion analytics to audio-triggered alerts, Axis Communications camera systems are helping transit leaders target issues more precisely without compromising privacy or public trust.

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Managementby Michael Towers, Alternative Claims Management November 12, 2025

How Transit and Fleet Managers Can Maximize Auto Damage Recoveries

Are transit agencies leaving money on the table? Learn how risk managers can recover overlooked claim elements and make a measurable impact on the bottom line when budget season arrives.

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Managementby Teri Fisher November 10, 2025

A Leader’s Guide Through Disruption, Uncertainty, and Change

We’ve learned about the importance of adaptability, innovative thinking, effective communication, clear vision, guidance, compassion, balancing work/home priorities, and turning off device cameras when using the bathroom. Here are tips to consider as you navigate through these current times.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 7, 2025

UMA President/CEO Scott Michael on the Motorcoach Industry’s Road Ahead

In this conversation with METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman from a recent episode of METROspectives, Michael discusses the state of the industry’s recovery, emerging business models reshaping motorcoach operations, and UMA’s advocacy priorities in Washington, D.C.

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