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Transit Dispatches

Alex Roman

Alex Roman

Executive Editor

Transit Dispatches is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and analysis in public transportation, motorcoach travel, and sustainable mobility. From city buses to luxury motorcoaches, we explore the evolving landscape and help you stay informed and ahead of the curve with expert insights on transit innovations, fleet management, passenger experience, and policy updates.

Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardJune 1, 2022

Leveraging AI/ML to Improve Public Transit Equity, Access, and Operational Efficiencies

Public transit has struggled to retain passengers in North America for many years, while in Europe it has proven to be a fundamental public good. This divergence in the role of public shared mobility versus private individualized mobility has reached a tipping point during the COVID pandemic.

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Federal Authorities Now Launching Programs to Promote P3s

Someone asked me recently if public-private partnerships (P3s) are just a fad or a delivery method that will ultimately be the country’s future. There’s no doubt about the answer. Public-private partnerships are here to stay.

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Transit Dispatchesby Julie ScharffMay 18, 2022

Fare Capping Is Ushering in the Future of Commuting

As public transportation modernizes and work schedules become more flexible, operators need to keep pace and offer riders options for their daily commutes.

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Transit Dispatchesby Dan VerbskyMay 11, 2022

Mass Transit Hubs Made More Adaptable, Efficient by Top-Quality Digital Signage

In recent years, as businesses have been forced to adapt and recover in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has been relied upon more than ever.

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Transit Dispatchesby Siobhan BoyleApril 27, 2022

What Rail Operators can Learn from Airports in Smoothing Journeys

Travel by city rail or metro has a long history of crowded platforms. Many of these stations are old and built-in places where there's either no room to expand or, if underground, very costly to expand.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardApril 6, 2022

COVID-19 and Mobility: New Solutions and Cooperation Models Between Operators and Local Authorities

Mobility has been impacted the world over due to the COVID-19 crisis. From public transport to micromobility to individual auto commuting, all modes have seen a dramatic decrease in usage across the urban ecosystem.

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