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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.

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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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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A blue, black, and white graphic with a portrait of Barbara Cline and text reading "2025 Women in Transportation, Barbara Cline, Prairie Hills Transit."
Articlesby 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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Newsby Elora HaynesNovember 14, 2025

Shutdown Ends, Fiscal Pressures Continue for Transit Sector

Though core transit funding held steady during the record-long shutdown, temporary fixes and growing federal debt signal uncertainty for future infrastructure and operations support.

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A blue and white graphic with examples of Transit's mobile interface and text reading "How the Transit App Redefines Car-Free Travel."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 3, 2025

How the Transit App Is Redefining What It Means to Move Without a Car

Over a decade after launching in Montreal, Transit has grown into one of North America's most trusted mobility apps, proving that technology can make cities more human, not just more efficient.

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A blue SMRT Microtransit bus.
Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 27, 2025

How Santa Maria Regional Transit Became a National Model for Smart, Sustainable Mobility

From all-electric buses and real-time data analytics to an autonomous security robot, SMRT is showing how smaller transit systems can lead the way in modernization.

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A rickshaw parked between two red transit buses in India.
Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 13, 2025

What India's Everyday Public Transit Reveals About U.S. Challenges

From efficiency to culture, a rickshaw run in India reveals people-centered lessons for building stronger American transit.

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