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One week from now: a candid look at the manual fixes that hold paratransit operations back — and how to optimize them. Join Via's Rachel Birnbaum, VP of Partner Enablement, and Koen Wies, Senior Product Manager, on July 30 at 1pm EST. We will be running a live session covering how to: ➤ Identify the workarounds costing your agency time and money ➤ Free staff from manual work to focus on riders ➤ Choose technology that solves today's challenges while making space for future innovation You don’t want to miss this! Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/e5BGdmbW

Paratransit teams are masters in finding smart workarounds… but as programs grow more complex, manual spreadsheets, sticky notes, and legacy processes become difficult to scale. On July 30 at 1pm EST, we're hosting a live discussion on how automation, AI, and modern software help teams save time, reduce costs, and improve service. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e5BGdmbW

When you give people access to their own performance data, something interesting happens: their performance improves. A 19-day study across 198 transit drivers showed just that. The lowest performers voluntarily logged in to review their scores, and their average safety scores jumped 12.6 points. No directives or disciplinary pressure, just performance transparency. Read the study in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/dZeWJyP9

We're hosting a 30-minute conversation you won't want to miss. On July 16 at 1pm ET, Zach Midles—Director of Transportation at Tacoma Public Schools, Washington's third-largest district—will share what they've learned building a student transportation program centered on partnership, reliability, and real student outcomes. Register to hear how Tacoma: ➤ Delivered 3,731 rides and 52,000 miles with excellent on-time performance ➤ Built driver continuity for McKinney-Vento, Foster, and IEP students—because for them, consistency is safety ➤ Turned vendor relationships into true partnerships Register today: https://lnkd.in/d896Pk3M

More demand doesn't have to mean more cost. York Region Transit serves 1.2 million residents across nine municipalities. When they stopped managing paratransit and microtransit as separate problems, everything improved — capacity, scheduling efficiency, rider experience. If you're thinking about commingling your network intelligently, our latest case study is the perfect read: https://lnkd.in/d3ZqJHqU

Most of America isn't built like New York City. And when you try to run a traditional bus through a low-density neighborhood, you get what we see all over the country: empty buses running infrequently. Via CEO Daniel Ramot explains how smarter transit can break that cycle. Watch the full interview → https://lnkd.in/eC9wkM8q

The United States Conference of Mayors just sent a clear message: legacy transit is over. A landmark resolution passed unanimously, calling on cities nationwide to ditch outdated operational models and embrace technology-driven public transit. In the City of West Sacramento, that shift already happened — and 32,000 jobs and a 40% drop in commute costs prove it works. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eGj9kvuj

Public transit isn't just about getting from A to B. It's about whether someone can get to work. Whether a student can get to school. Whether a city earns — or loses — the trust of its residents. Via CEO Daniel Ramot sat down with NYSE's Inside the Ice House to talk about what's broken with transit, and what we can do to fix it. Watch the full interview → https://lnkd.in/eC9wkM8q #PublicTransit #SmartCities #Transportation #Innovation #Via

Dispatchers are the backbone of paratransit. They manage constant change, make critical decisions in real time, and keep service moving when the unexpected happens. That's why we're bringing together dispatchers from across the country for a live virtual workshop to share the strategies, workflows, and lessons they've learned on the job. Join Amber Falls (HIRTA Public Transit), Doug Keller (Suffolk Bus Corp), and Joshua Swann (Easton Coach Company) as they discuss: ✅ Keeping trips on track and protecting OTP ✅ Making the most of limited vehicle capacity ✅ Delivering the human touch when riders need it most ✅ The tools and features that help dispatch teams stay ahead of the day Whether you're dispatching 50 trips or 2,500, you'll walk away with practical ideas you can apply immediately. 📅 June 23rd 1pm EST Register now: https://lnkd.in/eshDhYAa