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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2024

L.A. Metro Ridership Continues Positive Trend

The agency saw 19,873,436 boardings on weekdays, reaching 78.8% of its pre-pandemic July 2019 level. On weekends in July there were 5,592,948 boardings, reaching 95.3% of pre-pandemic weekend ridership from July 2019.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2024

Volvo Buses Partners with Optibus, Stoneridge

The move recognizes the important role digital services will play in the development of efficient and sustainable people transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2024

Florida's Palm Tran Names New Executive Director

With nearly 20 years in the industry, Ivan Maldonado has held key roles in transportation management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2024

GILLIG Hosts APTA Leadership for Tour, Discussion

The event highlighted the pivotal role GILLIG and the broader public transportation industry play in America's economic and environmental future.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2024

Chicago Continues to Increase Rail Service

The news marks a major milestone in CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr.’s commitment to deliver pre-pandemic levels of rail service by end of year.

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Safety Cornerby Roger Brereton July 2, 2024

The Evolution of Bus Design

Thirty years ago, drivers not only had to drive the bus and navigate heavy traffic, but they were also responsible for tasks like supervising passenger loading and unloading, selling tickets, and providing passengers with various kinds of information, all while sitting in an often ill-fitting workstation.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

WMATA Intalling Vinyl Seating on All Buses

Nearly 40 buses have had their cloth seats replaced with modern, easier-to-clean and maintain vinyl, similar to the material used on Metrorail trains.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2024

Denver RTD Brings Face-to-Face Assistance to Customers

The team is deployed to rail stations and bus stops during peak service times, major events, and service disruptions to provide on-site, real-time customer service.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2024

San Diego MTS Passes FY25 Operating Budget

During the budget process, MTS staff was informed that $284 million new State grant funding was being frozen indefinitely as the State continued to balance its budget.

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Passengers preparing to board LA Metro Bus
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 17, 2024

LA Metro Hits 18th Month of Ridership Growth

Metro carried an average of 980,865 boardings each weekday, an 8.2% increase over last May and the 18th-straight month of year-over-year ridership increases.

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