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Transit Dispatchesby Charlotte DiBartolomeoSeptember 10, 2019

Amid automation trend, here's why we still need bus drivers

The driverless option will severely impact the four million commercial drivers working in the U.S., according to a 2014 Goldman Sachs report. These figures suggest the loss of 25,000 jobs per month during the height of the autonomous vehicles saturation into the industry.

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NewsAugust 28, 2019

VTA's apprenticeship program is ideal labor/management partnership

Provides mentors, apprenticeships, college credit, career advancement, for incoming and current VTA Operations employees.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2019

Addressing Health, Wellness Critical for Driver Workforce

It’s never been easy to stay fit or healthy on the road, but it’s no longer possible to ignore the impact on the health of those behind the wheel.

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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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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

NJ TRANSIT advocate to aid employees who have been assaulted

Newly hired attorney's role includes reviewing victims cases and helping them understand their legal rights.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2019

NJ TRANSIT graduates 500th bus operator as part of growth initiative

In 2018, NJ TRANSIT launched a major recruitment effort to fill the rosters of bus operators and locomotive engineers.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2019

PSTA board approves funding for driver safety barriers on entire bus fleet

The safety upgrades come after HART bus driver Thomas Dunn was stabbed and killed on the job by a passenger on May 18 in Tampa.

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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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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Data shows health risks associated within transportation workforce

Findings include increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes for drivers.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2019

FMCSA seeks input on 18-to-20-year-old interstate commercial drivers

Drivers ages 18-20 may currently only operate CMVs in intrastate commerce.

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