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Modernizing Mobility with CharterUP CEO Armir Harris

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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.

Topics discussed include:

  • Adopting new technologies.
  • Partnering to deliver automated transportation programs.
  • How the needs of the public and private transportation sectors differ.
  • The future of mobility with tech as a driver.

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Cover Photo for METROspectives with Timothy Menard

How AI and Innovation Are Powering the Future with LYT’s Timothy Menard

March 5, 2026

Menard discusses how data-driven signal prioritization is improving efficiency, reliability, and ridership, while offering insight into the innovations driving the next generation of smart mobility. Together, they explore how technology and collaboration are paving the way for a more connected, sustainable future in transit.