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ArticlesMay 7, 2019

How Operators Can Better Recruit, Retain Drivers

As the industry continues to struggle to identify and keep qualified drivers onboard, retaining the drivers that are already at an operation could often be an overlooked remedy.   

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2019

Jefferson Lines named METRO's Innovative Operator of the Year

President Steve Woelfel received the award during Monday’s Operator Breakfast at ABA Marketplace in Louisville, Kentucky.

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicDecember 19, 2018

New Year, New Hopes for the Motorcoach Industry

Hiring and retaining drivers is the greatest challenge facing motorcoach operators, according to 70% of respondents of METRO Magazine's 2019 Motorcoach Survey. The public transit industry is not immune to this issue either.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2018

Failure to control vehicle, impairment to blame for Texas bus crash

The deadly crash occurred when a pick-up truck driver crossed a double, solid-yellow centerline, entered the southbound lane, and collided with a bus carrying 13 passengers.

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ArticlesSeptember 18, 2018

Motorcoach Operators Creating Culture to Grow Biz, Attract Talent

While finding drivers continues to be a challenge, motorcoach operators are focused on establishing a work-friendly environment and programs to identify new employees. Meanwhile, both short- and long-term growth are being managed conservatively.    

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

DATTCO celebrates driver's 40th Anniversary, 3.5M miles accident-free

During an informal ceremony, Mark Sullivan was surrounded by colleagues who took turns sharing memories from the past four decades.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2018

AI, analytics key to mobile-friendly apps that correct bad driving habits

MARTA is launching a study measuring the impact technology such as Predictive Coach can have on transit drivers.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2018

S.C.'s The COMET names new executive director

John Andoh has 20 years of experience in the transit industry managing small urban, large urban, and rural transit systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2018

Ohio's TARTA cutting bus service due to driver shortage, OT

The new service plan eliminates a bank of “lineup” buses leaving downtown Toledo at 11 a.m. on weekdays, curtails service hours on suburban Call-a-Ride buses, and reduces or eliminates weekend and holiday service on selected routes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2018

Japan testing 'driver sharing' between bus companies

During the trial period, motorcoach companies that need drivers will be able to temporarily employ drivers from other companies in locations that are experiencing a tourism lull.

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