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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2024

The Significance of Managing Workforce Cultural Diversity in the Public Transit Workplace

A culturally diverse transit workforce brings a deeper understanding of the communities being served, an ability to overcome language barriers, and a greater sense of comfort for passengers who share cultural backgrounds with transit personnel.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2024

LA Metro Metro Approves Establishment of Transit Community Public Safety Department

The objectives of the Metro TCPSD are increased visibility, accountability, and consistent service delivery, which will result in a safer transit system for Metro employees and customers using a specialized transit community public safety workforce.

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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 Staff and News ReportsMay 31, 2024

Spare Introduces AI Voice

Addressing a common preference for booking with an agent rather than using a digital app, AI Voice allows riders to have intuitive, accessible, and engaging conversations without needing to wait for a human agent.

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Videosby Alex RomanMay 22, 2024

Talking Differently About Public Transit with Mark Aesch

Mark Aesch, CEO/Founder of TransPro Consulting, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how to think differently about transit, moving away from the ridership question, his Rays The Mark Foundation, and much more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 26, 2024

Chicago Launches Chatbots to Improve Customer Interaction

The communication tool allows riders to report issues, provide feedback, and receive answers in real-time.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 18, 2024

Biz Briefs: Optibus, Fleetio, and More

Here's the latest supplier/agency news from around the industry.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 6, 2023

CTA, Google Public Sector Partner to Develop Chatbot

The communication tool will make it easier than ever for riders to report issues and provide feedback to the agency.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 20, 2023

TTC Proposing Investments in Customer Service, Safety Initiatives

A new report going to the TTC’s Sept. 26 Board meeting recommends using $10.3 million in projected 2023 savings to hire new, high-visibility customer service agents and bus, streetcar, and subway supervisors.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 8, 2023

New York MTA Unveils Customer Service Centers

The center includes an agent window with OMNY functionality, digital monitors displaying service status updates.

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