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ArticlesAugust 8, 2019

Stop the Bleed: Hiring Bus Operators Based on a More Accurate Profile

Poor hires bleed the budget by lowering retention rates, raising absenteeism, and fighting with passengers.

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ArticlesAugust 6, 2019

3 Key Strategies for Transit Agencies to Survive the Retirement Cliff

Many agencies haven’t made any meaningful steps toward positioning themselves for success with millennials and Gen Z.

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicJune 26, 2019

Focusing on ‘abilities’ gives those with disabilities a ‘sense of purpose’

I recently learned about a program offered by Transport for London that provides “people with mild to moderate learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum the chance to gain skills and work experience.”

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NewsJune 25, 2019

How technology can improve transit operator retention

Technology can support operator incentive and reward programs, and provide tools and training to make operators’ lives safer and easier.

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High school intern today…transportation employee tomorrow?

Internship programs that provide real-world learning and hands-on training can be beneficial employment recruitment tools for the organizations that extend them and the participating students.

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Transit Dispatchesby Simon MinelliMay 22, 2019

Tackling the complexities of managing a transit workforce

Here, we will dive into three areas that are more complex than they appear: Employee management, bidding, and pay.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Keolis honored for building diverse workforce, supporting community

Efforts include launching a program in 2016 to provide college and workforce training scholarships to 25 graduating high schoolers.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloMay 14, 2019

Are your instructors cut out for the job of training bus drivers?

The importance of a solid instructional staff should not be taken lightly. A weak, inconsistent instructor will produce a weak, inconsistent student.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2019

LA Metro looking for women interested in transportation, construction

Striving to increase the number of qualified women candidates for apprenticeship and placement with all trades that work on projects.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

Keolis to operate RTC of Washoe County's bus services

The fixed-route bus network serves over seven million annual passengers, including over 20,000-weekday riders.

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