By Ryan Harshbarger As retirements and turnover accelerate, agencies are increasingly measuring workforce health by a single number: how long it takes a new hire to reach full productivity. Transit agencies across the country are watching an unusually large share of their operator workforce approach retirement while turnover among newer hires remains high. Recruiting […]
One proven platform. Every propulsion. Transit’s propulsion needs have rarely had a “one size fits all” answer. Agencies land in different places for good reasons, and a manufacturer’s job is to build whichever answer they reach, on schedule, and at a price that delivers value, trust, and reliability. ENC builds all propulsions for today’s […]
Presented by Q’STRAINT For too long, accessible transit has meant compliant transit. Big Blue Bus is showing the industry what it looks like when independence, not just access, becomes the standard. David Radcliff is an Emmy-nominated television writer, a co-chair of the WGA’s Disabled Writers Committee, and a person who has navigated the world […]
By Roman Cornell, CEO, ABC Companies A Legacy Built on Listening For more than fifty years, listening has guided how we serve the industry. It started with my grandfather, who built this business by walking into shops and asking technicians what they needed most. That same approach still drives us today. Every conversation […]
When fleet operators evaluate vehicle and equipment investments, seats aren’t always the first — or flashiest — line item, but operators who have lived with a poor choice know firsthand that selecting the right platform has wide-ranging implications — from comfort and safety to maintenance efficiency, durability and even energy consumption. According to Michael […]
Building on United Safety’s proven track record in the transit industry, we have expanded our fire safety portfolio with the addition of Dafo Bus Fire Suppression, a specialized product line within United Safety. Originally developed by Dafo Vehicle, a global leader in vehicle fire protection, this proven technology is now offered under the United […]
As Kiel celebrates 80 years of engineering innovation, we recognize that selecting the right seats for a transit or motorcoach fleet has never been more important. For us, seat selection is always centered on one guiding principle: We fit to the customer’s needs. A Custom Approach to Every Fleet At Kiel, we do not […]
By Fleetio Staff The responsibility of public transportation agencies across urban and rural America extends far beyond just moving people. When buses or rail vehicles go down, families miss work, students miss class, and entire local economies feel the ripple effects. According to the 2025 APTA Public Transportation Fact Book, transit systems provided 7.66 billion […]
Located in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts and serving a population of approximately 400,000, Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) is responsible for providing reliable and accessible transit options across 16 cities and towns ranging from densely populated former mill cities like Lawrence and Haverhill in the western part of the district, to the seacoast in […]
Presented by Northeastern Bus Rebuilders Managing a bus fleet is like running a small city on wheels—it’s constantly in motion, with hundreds or even thousands of moving parts that need to work in harmony. From engines and brakes to HVAC systems and tires, every component plays a crucial role in keeping your fleet safe, […]