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First Bus appoints Janette Bell as new Managing Director
Janette Bell will join First Bus on 26 October 2020 enabling a handover process to take place between her and Giles Fearnley, who will leave later in the year.
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COVID-19 – the challenges faced by women working in transport
Jo Field, Board Member of Women in Transport, talks to women working in the transport sector about their experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What’s going on with Russian ride-hailing?
Vitaly Bedarev, COO of ride-hailing firm Citymobil, gives an overview of the Russian ride-hailing market compared to the rest of the world and explains how COVID-19 has left its mark.
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WMATA extends academic partnerships to examine cyber-security threats
The partnership aims to help students progress in their fields and be able to address real-world cyber-security and transit challenges that WMATA is facing today.
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MTA buses to return to front door boarding and fare collection
Front-door boarding will reportedly add up to 40 per cent more space on buses, which aims to enhance a rider’s ability to socially distance.
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Coronavirus support for UK buses and trams extended to £700 million
The British Government has allocated a further £256 million to support bus and tram services in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dubai’s RTA explores use of VR to train tram drivers
Employees are said to have shown support for the use of the technology so far, which the Authority plans to roll out across other areas of the transport sector if ultimately deemed a success.
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Marie-Ange Debon appointed as Keolis Group Executive Chairwoman
Marie-Ange Debon will begin as Keolis Group Executive Chairwoman on 24 August 2020.
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Keolis awarded €110 million OmniRide bus contract in Virginia
Keolis, which will integrate 237 new employees to operate and maintain the bus service, has already begun changeover activities to ensure a smooth transition.
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U.S. public transport coalition calls for urgent federal aid package
Public transport agencies across the U.S. have sent a joint letter to Congress requesting up to $36 billion in federal aid as part of the next coronavirus relief package.
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eBook: Network development strategy for the new normal
How bus operators can react and adapt to the ‘new normal’ using the latest tools and technologies.
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Dubai’s RTA launches initiative to diversify transport workforce
In an initiative launched on buses, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) hopes to inspire more women to work in the transport sector.
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Emergency support for Glasgow Subway and Edinburgh Trams announced
The emergency measures will be in place from July to the end of September and will support services throughout this period.
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The future of work for women in public transport
Claire Clarke, Deputy Women Transport Workers and Gender Equality Officer from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), explains how women continue to face gender segregation in the public transport sector and what the sector can do to rectify the situation.
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Jacksonville autonomous vehicle project expanded
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has expanded an autonomous vehicle programme as it prepares to roll out CAVs on public roads and develop the workforce of tomorrow.
