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NewsNovember 18, 2022

TTC To Lift COVID-19 Vax Policy

Eligible employees whose employment was terminated as a result of the policy will be offered the opportunity to be reinstated by the TTC. They will not be eligible for back pay but their seniority will be preserved.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 11, 2022

MARTA Honors Operator for 50 Years of Service

A native of Adamsville, Ga., Coy Dumas joined MARTA, then known as Atlanta Transit, in 1972 as a bus operator.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2022

FAX, Vontas Partner for ITS Modernization Project

This upgrade includes the latest version of Vontas’ CAD/AVL software, reporting capabilities, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 3, 2022

MTS Raises Starting Pay for Bus Operators

Tiered pay increases for existing bus operators will also be implemented to keep pace and provide an incentive to stay long-term with the agency.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloAugust 31, 2022

Bus Simulator Training Done Right!

This topic builds on the conversations, training sessions, and follow-ups I have had the pleasure of being part of throughout my 23 years utilizing bus simulator supplemental training.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 9, 2022

CTA Graduates Class of 80 New Bus Operators

The new operators, who either recently started or will enter service this week, have completed extensive and comprehensive training in all facets of operations, safety, troubleshooting, customer communications, and more.

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ArticlesJune 27, 2022

The Brave New World of Recruiting– Or – Who Wants a Job Anymore?

The coach distributor has used the extra time provided by pandemic disruptions to embrace change and delve into new business realms, including electrification.

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NewsMay 16, 2022

Lapse in WMATA Operator Certification to Impact Some Service

In consultation with the board, management is taking immediate corrective action to remove from service 72 train operators who became out of compliance prior to May 2021.

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ArticlesMay 9, 2022

Optibus, Ohio’s WRTA Team to Combat Driver Shortage

The Western Reserve Transit Authority is working with Optibus’ technology to schedule their employees more efficiently and plan more appealing routes.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2022

How the Omicron Surge Impacted Transit, Exposed Workforce Needs

With the peak of omicron impacting transit agencies throughout the holidays and into the month of January, the issue brought the industry’s workforce needs even further into the forefront.

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