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JUNE / JULY 2025 | CONTENTS
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12 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. Avail Technologies understands firsthand how cloud-based solutions can deliver these benefits and more for agencies of all sizes.
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17 Revolutionizing the Booking Process for Motorcoach Operators
The transportation industry has long lacked an integrated system that brings together customer relationship management( CRM), lead generation, compliance, quoting, invoicing, and reservation capabilities. Operators often juggle multiple platforms and still rely on scattered email threads to manage day-to-day operations. Rydflow eliminates that chaos.
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By Joseph Lucci
18 COTA’ s Successful Migration to Vontas Cloud: Driving into the Future Together
The Central Ohio Transit Authority( COTA) is upgrading their CAD / AVL software solution to take advantage of new features and migrate the Vontas OnRoute CAD / AVL, OnSite Yard Manager, and Automated Fare Collection Systems to the Cloud.
20 Distracted Driving: A Leader’ s Guide to Effectively Managing Electronic Device Policies and Mitigating Associated Risks in Transportation
Industry expert, owner and principal consultant at Bus Business Consultants, Brian Dickson, shares his strategies for effective risk management amidst the rising use of electronic devices.
By Brian Dickson
22 Welcome to the Jungle
The 100 deadliest days are here, where U. S. roadways morph into a wild, unforgiving jungle dense with unpredictability, hidden dangers and life-threatening distractions. For fleet drivers, without the right tools and visibility, it’ s easy to get caught in the thicket of crashes, claims, and costly downtime.
By Erin Gilchrist
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25 BUSRide Maintenance Vol. 15, No. 4
The June / July edition of BUSRide Maintenance, the exclusive maintenance resource for the transit and motorcoach industries.
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27 Amp Up Your Motorcoach Safety & Compliance Program this Summer with the Bus Industry Safety Council and the Bus Maintenance & Repair Council
The Bus Industry Safety Council( BISC) and the Bus Maintenance & Repair Council( BusMARC) launch their summer series of industry-wide bus safety educational outreach.
By Brandon Buchanan
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