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Sadiah Thompson

Assistant Editor

Sadiah Thompson is a former assistant editor for School Bus Fleet magazine. She started in October 2018. She previously worked as a staff writer for her college newspaper, The Daily Free Press, and also as a content and communications intern for various non-profit organizations.

Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 7, 2022

Transit Welcomes Back Fans With Home Run Service

New York’s MTA creates campaigns urging fans to take public transit to games, while L.A. Metro brings back its Dodger Stadium Express bus service.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 22, 2021

FirstGroup Completes Sale of First Student, First Transit

The company reaches a deal with global investor EQT Infrastructure for its North American school bus and public transportation companies.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 28, 2021

Maximizing Clean Air, Surface Technologies for Safe Transit Operations

METRO spoke with several suppliers of these technologies about their latest offerings for the transit industry — providing insight on how these systems work and how they can help benefit long-term passenger safety.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Reinventing Paratransit: Expanding Services to Boost Safety, Accessibility

Moving toward more flexible, on-demand options, paratransit providers are working harder and smarter to find safer and more cost-efficient ways to meet rider’s mobility needs.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2021

ZEVs, Service Expansions Power SacRT’s Microtransit

With a total of nine active service zones, the agency’s SmaRT Ride program ensures residents across Sacramento County have access to cleaner, more convenient, and cost-efficient transportation options.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 23, 2021

FirstGroup Plans to Sell First Student, First Transit for $4.6 Billion

The company agrees to sell its North American school bus and public transportation companies to EQT Infrastructure.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson April 19, 2021

How Santa Cruz Metro Prepares for the Road to Zero Emissions

The agency is working on collecting data and feedback on the feasibility of its new Proterra zero-emissions battery-electric buses as it powers through the impacts of the pandemic.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 14, 2021

South Carolina Approves $24.5M VW Funds for School, Transit Buses

The state’s second round of Volkswagen settlement funding will be used to purchase 235 new propane school buses and three electric transit buses.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson April 8, 2021

One Year In: Operators Talk COVID Impact on Transit Safety

While it is clear the pandemic has changed the face of transit operations, it has also proven the importance of proper emergency planning to meet passenger and employee needs.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 1, 2021

Indiana District Seeks New School Transportation Plan

The new plan for Indianapolis Public Schools includes options for a walk zone policy, using the district’s yellow school buses, and partnering with IndyGo, the local transit agency.

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