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June 19, 2026
As technology continues to reshape the transportation landscape, companies are finding new ways to connect passengers with mobility services while helping operators streamline traditionally fragmented processes. One company working at the intersection of transportation and technology is CharterUP, a marketplace platform that connects organizations with charter bus and group transportation providers across North America.
In this edition of METROspectives, Harris joins METRO’s Alex Roman to discuss his company’s history, the role of technology and artificial intelligence in modernizing group transportation, evolving customer expectations, and what he sees ahead for mobility providers navigating a rapidly changing marketplace.
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