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ArticlesJuly 28, 2025

Benefits will be Crucial in Addressing the Transportation Sector’s Growing Labor Needs

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores this two-fold challenge. By 2033, the country is projected to see 1.9 million job openings in transportation and material-moving occupations, a figure higher than the average across all industries.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2024

Optibus Unveils New Solution for Shuttles

Combining the optimization capabilities of Optibus Scheduling with dynamic, automated planning features, Optibus Shuttles is a powerful automatic dispatching and routing tool for scenarios of all complexities and scale.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2024

Pittsburgh Passes FY25 Capital, Operating Budgets

The operating budget totals $539.3 million, an increase of less than 1% over last year’s budget, reflecting changes in inflation, rising costs in goods, and a labor shortage that is affecting transit agencies across the country.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 2, 2024

DMVMoves to Create Unified Vision for Public Transit

DMVMoves will be guided by a 20-person task force, including a federal government representative and leaders appointed by COG and WMATA.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 1, 2023

Latinos In Transit Opens Leadership Academy 2024 Application Period

Interested candidates have until Jan. 15, 2024, to submit their application for this unique career development opportunity.

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NewsNovember 12, 2021

MARTA Making Temporary Service Modifications to Address Bus Operator Shortage

MARTA budgets for 1,366 full-time bus operators and currently has 1,179 on staff, representing a 14% deficit.

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NewsOctober 20, 2021

NJ Transit, Edge4Vets Partners to Connect Veterans to Jobs

NJ TRANSIT is the first organization in New Jersey to partner with Edge4Vets.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2021

FTA Announces RFI on Transit Worker Safety

This is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to help ensure the safety of American workers.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2021

VIA Proposes Adjustments to Balance Service Demand, Available Labor

VIA said the adjustments are meant to be temporary and will primarily focus on fixed-route bus frequency.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2020

How Passenger-Interaction Training Can Help Prevent Bus Operator Burnout

Training and education on interacting with vulnerable populations, would improve both the operator and the passenger experience.

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