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What to Take on a Bus Trip

The term "road trip" often generates images of traveling by car; however, a road trip can also take place on a bus. Whether the trip takes place on a chartered coach or on a ...

What to Bring on a Long Bus Ride: 12 Essentials

When you're traveling long-distances by bus there are a few essentials you should never forget. Find out what to bring on a long bus ride!

Low Pay, Poor Benefits Driving School Transportation Shortage

A national school bus driver shortage is hitting districts across the country where delivery drivers earn more.

Savannah-Chatham bus drivers: Not how much, but how they're paid, is the problem

They love the kids and the pay, but how often they're paid is the sticking point, according to two Savannah-Chatham school bus drivers.

How to Travel With a Big Group and Not Go Crazy

From decadent bro-downs to wholesome trips with family, more people are traveling in groups. Here’s how to ensure the result is harmony—not warfare.

Here's How You Can Prevent Motion Sickness On A Road Trip

People tend to suffer from motion sickness while on a road trip. Symptoms of motion sickness include nausea, headaches, vomiting, dizziness and a feeling of sickness.

Want to Grow Transit Ridership? Improve Bus Service

The weakest link is often bus service, but improving it holds the key to maintaining ridership.

To Lure Bostonians, New ‘Pop-Up’ Bus Service Learns Riders’ Rhythms

The service is the brainchild of a 23-year-old entrepreneur and has routes dictated by millions of bits of data that show where people are and where they need to go.

How much will “free” bus service eventually cost Lawrence taxpayers?

One way or another, the revenue loss caused by free bus service will have to be paid by higher taxes on everyone.

The journey to equality can start with a safe and reliable bus service

To ensure inclusive and equitable education as well as decent work for all, we must remove the barriers that keep women and girls – half the world’s population – from accessing opportunities.

'Ticket to ride: Riders, horses learn what they can do together

What Transit Riders Really Want

Frequency, speed, and walkability make for satisfying, effective transit.

When Bus Riders Matter

Stepping Up Security for Transit Riders

Rapid transit agencies across the U.S. are installing information management systems, video analytics and more to deter and combat crime and terror attacks that can impact millions of riders each day. 

How public transit systems can lure riders back

SMARTs new FAST service sees an increase in riders

It could be the media attention or word of mouth, either way more people are choosing to take the FAST bus.

Will bus riders embrace possible SEPTA changes?

SEPTA wants to make bus rides faster and more efficient, but it’s gonna cost some shoe leather. There could be a logical way to improve bus travel, in Center City, especially. But, will riders embrace the change?

Another Step Toward Convenience For SEPTA Riders

How Can Transit Agencies Win Back Their Riders?

Subprime auto loans, gentrification and, yes, Uber and Lyft are hurting transit ridership. But a new TransitCenter survey says better service can win them back.

How a 'Smart' Public Transit System Can Better Serve Riders With Disabilities

A team of researchers is designing a system to ensure riders are at the right stop at the right time.