June 30, 2023
Via: Transport DiveWhile FedEx is expecting volume declines to continue moderating at its Express and Ground operating companies, it’s a different story for its LTL unit. For the quarter ending May 31, both revenue and average daily shipments at FedEx Freight fell […]
August 3, 2020
Via: Metro MagazineThe coronavirus pandemic has created considerable turmoil for cities, people, and the public transit systems that serve them. Although the pandemic is far from over, we are beginning to adjust to life in a COVID-19 world, and to examine the […]
May 7, 2020
Via: Metro MagazinePublic Transportation has taken a hit from the coronavirus pandemic. Ridership was finally on an increase at the end of 2019 with transit agencies rebooting their bus route networks, adding frequency to key routes, and reducing the friction that slowed […]
April 27, 2020
Via: Metro MagazineThe American Bus Association Foundation released a report showcasing the effect COVID-19 is having on the U.S. motorcoach industry. Nearly the entire industry is currently shut down in every corner of the country. Most charter and tour companies have closed […]
Impact & Regulations, Travel & Public Transit
December 23, 2019
Via: Metro MagazineThe Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) board gave final approval to a new, four-year agreement between the agency and its largest union, ATU Local 689, which represents approximately 8,000 employees, including all bus and train operators, station managers, and […]
March 23, 2017
Via: Metro MagazineThe Valley Metro Rail Board of Directors approved a base five-year contract with Boston-based Alternate Concepts Inc. (ACI) to provide rail transportation services for the 26-mile system in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. With this contract, ACI continues to manage, coordinate, […]