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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 Giles BaileyJuly 1, 2025

UITP Congress Charts the Next Era of Public Transport

From East Asia to Europe, more than 400 exhibitors and 70 sessions tackled global mobility challenges — highlighting AI, automation, and urban transit equity in the race toward a carbon-free future.

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Transit Dispatchesby Laramie BowronJune 25, 2025

Why Bus Service Cuts Should Be the Last Resort for Transit Agencies

A closer look at ridership trends, demographic shifts, and the broader impacts of service reductions reveals why maintaining, and even improving, bus service levels should be a top priority in 2025.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschMay 28, 2025

From Budget Size to Service Impact: Rethinking Public Transit Investment

Why it's time for public transit agencies to shift focus from the size of their budgets to how effectively those funds drive service on the street.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschApril 9, 2025

3 Essential Action Steps to Establish Certainty

Much is being said and written about the uncertainty in Washington, DC. What we know to be certain is that yesteryear’s argument of “give us more money and we will make it better” will unlikely carry the day.

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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardMarch 19, 2025

Competitive Mass Transit: Using Technology and Data to Revolutionize City Commutes

New York City's groundbreaking congestion pricing experiment has sent ripples through the urban planning and transportation sectors, offering valuable insights for transit agency leaders across the nation.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschMarch 5, 2025

Making the Transition from Volume to Value

The public transportation industry is now one month into a new Administration. If there is a singular theme to what the nation has experienced — it is that performance matters.

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