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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 Audrey DenisMarch 30, 2022

Can the USPS Be a Model for Transit Reinvention?

What similar service obligations and financial challenges can teach transit agencies about new methods for selling fares?

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Transit Dispatchesby Sasha Pejcic March 16, 2022

Are Zero-Emission Buses the ‘Netflix Moment’ for the Transit Industry?

Netflix emerged in 1997 as a mail-order DVD business. Shipping DVDs by mail came with some growing pains, but ultimately did get traction by 2001, when DVDs became more popular than VHS.

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Transit Dispatchesby David ScoreyMarch 2, 2022

The Role of the Private Sector in Building Back Better Transit

In the first two articles of this series, I discussed what can be done to make public transit Americans’ first choice for getting around. I also shared how transit agencies can be effective with the windfall from the CARES Act and the bipartisan infrastructure deal. A common thread between these two ideas is the assistance provided by private industry — particularly transit operators like Keolis.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardFebruary 16, 2022

The Value of MaaS for the Public Sector

MaaS is a concept that has been around for some time now, however, there is one burning question that remains: What is the value, and for whom?

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Transit Dispatchesby Miroslav KatsarovFebruary 9, 2022

How Micromobility Impacts Cities…And You

Electric scooters, bikes, and mopeds seem to be on every street corner, waiting for commuters, travelers, and those just looking to sightsee to take advantage of their convenience, affordability, and accessibility.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardJanuary 12, 2022

Moonshot or Earthbound: Rethinking Shared Mobility for a Post-COVID Recovery

The past 16 months have left our heads spinning. From complete lockdown and isolation, to phased reopenings, to two summers now that have encouraged (and promoted) holiday travel to destinations throughout Europe, the mobility landscape we have learned to navigate in and around has been ever changing.

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