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Elora Haynes

Associate Editor

Elora Haynes is the associate editor for METRO and School Bus Fleet. They previously were on the editorial team of Automotive Fleet.

MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber sits with a customer service employee and takes calls.
Newsby Elora HaynesMarch 19, 2026

Transit Agencies Nationwide Celebrate 2026 National Transit Employee Appreciation Day

Agencies across the U.S. honored transit workers on March 18, recognizing the essential roles they play in keeping communities moving daily.

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A black and blue HOLON urban autonomous vehicle on a city street.
Newsby Elora HaynesFebruary 26, 2026

CharterUP Moves to Scale Autonomous Shuttle Deployments Through HOLON Partnership

The partnership aims to accelerate the rollout of electric, high-capacity autonomous shuttles for campuses, airports, transit systems, and more.

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A white Chesco Connect paratransit bus parked outside.
Articlesby Elora HaynesFebruary 9, 2026

Why Chester County Chose Propane To Power Its Demand-Response Transit Fleet

See how the county’s Chesco Connect system is replacing its buses with propane autogas to cut costs, reduce emissions, and support high-demand paratransit operations.

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A woman pushes a man in a wheelchair on a rail platform.
Newsby Elora HaynesFebruary 5, 2026

Free Rides, Civil Rights, and the Legacy of Rosa Parks in 2026

Transit agencies across the U.S. commemorated Transit Equity Day with zero fares and a renewed focus on access and equity.

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A black, white, and light purple graphic with an image of a BAE Systems hybrid electric bus and text reading "Re-Examining Hybrid Buses in Transit."
Articlesby Elora HaynesJanuary 19, 2026

Why Some Transit Agencies Are Re-Examining Hybrid Buses

As zero-emission goals advance, hybrid buses remain part of fleet strategies, offering reliability and operational flexibility.

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An image of a woman exiting a Via microtransit fane with text reading "How to Scale Microtransit Through Data."
Articlesby Elora HaynesJanuary 8, 2026

Microtransit’s Next Chapter: Data, Equity, and Job Access at Scale

Via data shows microtransit boosts job access, equity, and commutes when designed to feed fixed routes, not compete with them.

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A blue bus on a city street.
Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 19, 2025

Midwest Transit Agencies Move From Crisis Response to Long-Term Stability Planning

Transit agencies in Chicago and Milwaukee stabilize budgets, avoid major cuts, and lay the groundwork for more reliable, rider-focused service.

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A blue and white graphic with an image of a transit bus in a city and text reading "Transit & Paratransit Safety Leadership."
Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 17, 2025

From Rules to Reflexes: TAPTCO’s New Safety Leadership Program

Built on the ABC model and decades of NORMS training, the course helps transportation supervisors turn safe behaviors into habits with a standardized safety culture.

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A gold and black Royal Star Hawaii MCI motorcoach on the road.
Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 4, 2025

Royal Star Hawaii Invests Over $4 Million in New Vehicles

Ahead of a milestone anniversary, see how the company is scaling up capacity and amenities to keep pace with a growing customer base.

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Rides on a public transit bus.
Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 1, 2025

Transit Agencies Turn Commemoration into Action for Rosa Parks Day

From DART tribute buses to fare-free rides across participating states, agencies celebrate Dec. 1, linking transit equity to Rosa Parks’ legacy.

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