The November/December issue includes an in-depth look at medical transportation and the growing challenge providers are facing as well as driver fatigue in the motorcoach industry and the pitfalls of using over regulation to solve the problem. Also on tap a university transportation roundtable, preparing rail for special events, an all-electric bus, custom graphics and vehicle financing.
December 2012 in Pictures
Financing equipment has become essential for many motorcoach operators looking to take their business to the next level.
University transit operators took part in a roundtable discussion on technology, student expectations and more.
Paratransit and NEMT are being overwhelmed with an uptick in Medicaid-eligible riders. Nicole Schlosser discusses how large of an issue it is becoming and how paratransit providers are dealing with the challenge.
Alex Roman take a look at driver fatigue in the motorcoach industry and what can be done by operations to curb the problem.
Several agencies discuss how to prepare your rail service for special events, including concerts and sporting events.
Custom graphics is a growing trend in the industry. Two companies reveal the creation process from A to Z.
Complete Coach Works introduced a new Zero-Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) electric bus that is expected to reach a range of 120 to 150 miles.