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FROM THE EDITOR
Transportation Through
Times of Crisis
busride.com
VOLUME 56, NUMBER 3
Dear readers of BUSRide,
I hope this letter fi nds you safe and in good health.
During these challenging times for bus transportation
providers of multiple industries, I wanted to thank you for
being a subscriber of BUSRide and BUSRide Maintenance, and to reiterate our support
for all transportation providers affected by this horrible global health crisis. We will
continue to provide the thought leadership and industry coverage you expect from our
publications during these trying times.
The intercity bus industry ground to a standstill when state quarantine rules took
effect and, despite the best efforts of industry associations and leaders, was roundly
ignored by Congress and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (or
“CARES Act”). In fact, motorcoaches were the only major mode of transportation not
specifi cally addressed by the CARES Act.
While public transit thankfully received emergency relief funding, the industry saw
ridership plummet more than 85 percent in many cities and municipalities. Furthermore,
post-COVID operations changed dramatically with the introduction of new sanitizaton
and sterilization procedures.
As a result of the COVID-19 devastation, I also want to introduce a new online
resource for you from our editors. "Transportation Through Times of Crisis" is delivered
weekly to online BUSRide readers, having begun in early April and continuing
throughout this ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Richard Tackett
CEO / Editor in Chief
[e-mail]
Judi Victor
Publisher
[e-mail]
Stephen Gamble
Art Director
[e-mail]
Mitch Larson
Business & Accounting Manager
[e-mail]
Skylar Griego
Assistant Editor
[e-mail]
Amy McCraken
Senior Account Executive
[e-mail]
In this digital space, readers are receiving:
Breaking News and Critical Information related to the coronavirus pandemic
and the COVID-19 crisis' effect on the intercity bus and public transit industries —
including tourism and travel, commuter service, scheduled service, fi xed-route transit,
paratransit, school bus, shuttle ops, and limo service
Exclusive Q&A Sessions with industry leaders, legislators, and thought leaders
about the ongoing situations facing our readers
Video Chats with operators, thought leaders, and vendors about staying afl oat,
improving safety, and reducing risk during this global crisis
Whitepapers, Case Studies, and Other Educational Articles to help arm
our readers against the pandemic and save their businesses from the resulting
economic fallout.
More than anything, “Transportation Through Times of Crisis” allows BUSRide to
connect with its readers on a weekly basis and deliver information at a much faster
pace than the printed publication allows.
I invite you to subscribe and begin reading this new online publication by visiting
https://tinyurl.com/BUSCrisis and signing up.
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Thank you, and please stay safe.
Richard Tackett
CEO / Editor in Chief
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