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Unlocking Safer Commutes: The Essential Role of Event Recording in Public Transit

  By John Osumi With the continuing acceleration of urban sprawl and the crucial demand for reliable transit, a critical question looms large for many transit operators: How can they guarantee the well-being of both passengers and drivers? When it comes to ensuring a safe and effective transit operation, comprehensive event recording is foundational to […]

Staying Ahead of the Bus: Real-Time Transit Info You Can Trust

  In today’s fast-paced environment, where the on-demand expectation for real-time information is ever increasing, convenience and ease of access are crucial components in providing seamless and timely information to transit passengers on the go. By Patrik Nilsson The main barrier to increased public transit use is the lack of real-time information. Travelers need timely […]

Transit Agencies Embrace Innovation with TransitCheck Solutions

  By Richard Tackett For more than a decade, TransitCheck has been reshaping how public transit agencies approach inspections, safety, and maintenance. Built by Revecorp, an engineering and software development company founded by Dr. Michael St. Denis, TransitCheck evolved from work in emissions and safety testing into a digital inspection (DVIR) platform now used by […]

Welcome to the Jungle

Surviving the 100 Deadliest Days on the Road with Fleet Technology By: Erin Gilchrist Every summer, something shifts on our roads — and not in a good way. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, traffic gets more chaotic, distractions go through the roof, and speed limits turn into suggestions. You’ve got teen drivers mixing with […]

Avail Technologies: Cloud-Based Solutions are Transforming Transit

  Cloud computing has fundamentally reshaped the way modern industries operate, but for public transit agencies, its transformative potential is just beginning to be fully realized. Transit operations are growing increasingly complex, demanding real-time adaptability, tighter budgetary oversight, and seamless data integration across systems. At Avail Technologies, we’ve seen firsthand how cloud-based solutions can deliver […]

Distracted Driving:

`A Leader’s Guide to Effectively Managing Electronic Device Policies and Mitigating Associated Risks in Transportation By Brian Dickson Reflecting on my career as a leader in the ground transportation industry, one of the most challenging aspects of managing risk has been addressing the growing prevalence of electronic devices. What began with cell phone usage has […]

COTA’s Successful Migration to Vontas Cloud: Driving into the Future Together

  The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has been supporting transit riders of Ohio since 1974, providing nearly 12 million passenger trips annually across a 562 square mile service area with approximately 3,000 active transit stops and serving Central Ohio for over 50 years. In mid-2023, COTA was looking to upgrade their CAD/AVL software solution […]

Revolutionizing the Booking Process for Motorcoach Operators

    By Joseph Lucci In the charter and motorcoach industry, disorganization is a silent killer. Operators are focused on Maintaining their fleet, hiring drivers, adhering to DOT Compliance, etc. Often times, not being able to harness leads and cultivate new business. Missed quotes, scattered compliance documents, and lost emails chip away at profits and […]

WeGo Enhances Service with Vontas Intelligent Transportation Solutions

  Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (WeGo) serves Nashville and Davidson County in Tennessee, operating 180 fixed-route bus services, 90 paratransit vehicles and provides service to nearly 30,000 passengers daily. In 2014, WeGo began the search for a centralized system to help boost productivity while maintaining its fleet more efficiently and effectively. The ultimate goal, as […]

BIG MOVES

  for Intercity Buses in Northeast as Amtrak Competition Grows   “Intercity buses and trains are fiercely competing for price-sensitive travelers in the Northeast, significantly changing the competitive landscape,” according to Brian Antolin, an intercity bus expert at New York-based CoTo Travel. FlixBus, Peter Pan, and other bus lines have ramped up their service, including […]