Solving the OEM Bus Crisis Together
There are no quick fixes to solving the OEM bus crisis
Not long ago there were 10 companies building buses in the U.S.; now there are fewer than three. Sometimes it seems like crises appear overnight, taking everyone by surprise, but the OEM bus manufacturer crisis has been years in the making and stems from systemic issues around custom bus orders and paying for the buses themselves.
This week on the podcast, Paul talks with former FTA Administrator Sherry Little, plus Jennifer McNeill and Stephanie Laubenstein of New Flyer. Sherry, Jennifer, and Stephanie talk about the tremendous strides the entire industry is making to dig out of this crisis and build a strong future for OEM bus manufacturers in the U.S. for the future.
There won’t be any easy or fast fixes to this crisis, but the unprecedented collaboration among all stakeholders is our best chance yet to get things rolling again.
Waltz with us through the streets of Vienna
Last week on the podcast we featured Wiener Linien CEO Alexandra Reinagl and this week you get your first look at gorgeous Vienna on Transit Unplugged TV!
Paul starts the journey in Hamburg, Germany where he boards the high-speed OBB Nightjet train to Vienna. After the overnight ride and breakfast, Paul tours Vienna, attends the World Passenger Festival, and gets a first-hand look at the city’s multi-modal transit system.
Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged: How Transport for London optimizes their 650+ bus routes
Next we head across the pond to London and hear from Transport for London’s Head of Bus Performance, Philip Gerhardt talk with Paul about optimizing the over 650 bus routes across London that serve millions of riders each day.
If you’ve ever wondered how those iconic red buses navigate the city so smoothly and connect Londoners with rail, light rail, ferries, and express buses, Philip is the guy who makes it all happen.
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