FROM THE EDITOR
Innovative technologies enhance rider experience VOLUME
busride. com 61, NUMBER 3
Dear readers of BUSRide – thank you again for your continued support of this publication.
Our cover feature this month spotlights the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority( WeGo) and their innovative implementation of Vontas’ yard management solution, OnSite, to enhance fleet efficiency and efficacy by increasing the accuracy of vehicle tracking. Check out the article to see how WeGo is using the technology to improve services and increase livability in the local community.
Also in this issue, industry expert, owner and principal consultant at Bus Business Consultants, Brian Dickson, shares his insight into the economic position of the motorcoach and transportation industries and strategies for navigating economic uncertainty in challenging times.
We also have a recap of the last report from DePaul University’ s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, the 2025 Outlook for the Intercity Bus Industry in the United States. I highly encourage readers to review the study’ s findings and what they mean for intercity bus traffic in the coming years.
Emma Green Editor in Chief egreen @ busride. com
Judi Victor Publisher jvfly @ busride. com
Stephen Gamble Art Director sgamble @ busride. com
Mitch Larson Business & Accounting Manager mlarson @ busride. com
Our BUSRide Maintenance cover article spotlights RTG Fleet Maintenance. From humble beginnings as a solution to one trucking operator’ s own outsourced maintenance frustrations, RTG Fleet Maintenance has rapidly evolved into a nationally operating mobile fleet service provider with a quickly expanding footprint in the motorcoach, transit and school bus industries.
Finally, our special section in this edition focuses on our Annual Collision Repair, Refurbishment and Remanufacturing Forum featuring insights from industry experts assessing the most important needs and factors for operators to consider when conducting collision repair or vehicle refurbishment.
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Emma Green Editor in Chief BUSRide Magazine
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