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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 By Mark Huffer and Chris KoppFebruary 12, 2020

When considering free-fare transit, conduct a thorough analysis

Operators must ask themselves if they have the capacity to absorb the revenue loss as well as support an increase in ridership and service.

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Transit Dispatchesby Lenae StoreyJanuary 28, 2020

Will Making Transit Free Make People Want to Ride More?

While it can certainly reduce barriers to access, we can’t overlook the reality that many cities are currently operating transit systems that don’t meet the needs of their citizens.

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Transit Dispatchesby By Paulina McFarland, marketing coordinator, INITJanuary 27, 2020

How 3 transportation trends shaped last decade, will affect the next

Opportunity to form a more connected, more efficient, and more environmentally and socially mindful mobility structure.

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Transit Dispatchesby By Laura WilbanksJanuary 23, 2020

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Transit Dispatchesby Harriet TregoningJanuary 22, 2020

How transit agencies can leverage new mobility

To help solve connectivity gaps, potentially win back transit riders/ expand to a broader market, and propel a culture shift toward multi-modalism.

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Transit Dispatchesby Ron BrooksJanuary 14, 2020

Understanding How Customers Feel About Paratransit will Help Us Fix It

Virtually every transit agency has a few angry customers, and I used to be one. I depended on transit and when it failed, it was maddening.

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