Wabash West Foyer

Ever wonder what other fleets are doing to achieve success? Join this session to learn how industry leaders drove measurable impact through new, easy-to-deploy programs, and how to implement those strategies to your fleet operation.

Presenter: Sherry Wu, Samsara

Room 122

Wabash West Foyer

BusCon Full Conference, Supplier or Transit Maintenance Forum Badge required for entry. Exhibits Only passholders may purchase a separate ticket at registration.

Wabash West Foyer

All public transit operators are looking at ways to reinvent services. This session will discuss ways that can be effective, including route optimization, app-based on-demand services, microtransit, and more.

Presenters: Lawrence Moore, King County Metro; Dan Walker, Hopelink; Gary Blazinsky and Jodi Glock from Hartford Transit LINK

Room 122

As we brace for the future of electric buses, this session will focus on the latest considerations for the private and public sectors when turning to electric, including: innovations in bus charging solutions available; energy management; and ways to reduce administrative overheads and increasing efficiency.

Presenters: Mark Kerstens, ChargePoint

Room 123

Wabash West Foyer

Considering a move to an updated software system? Wondering how to use technology to get the most out of your bus operation? This session will discuss how transit resources are used and destination decisions are made in a data driven transit technology world.

Speaker: Mitch Skyer, Passio Technologies

Room 122

While there has been a great deal of publicity around autonomous mobility services, the requirements for a successful implementation of autonomous shuttle fleets in existing public transport systems remain largely unknown. This presentation will discuss how to plan and design new autonomous and driverless mobility services and integrate them into public transit networks with examples and lessons learned from real-world deployments.

Presenter: Warren Perry, Senior Director Business Development Best Mile; Jeff Peterson, First Transit

Room 123

With the industry facing a driver shortage, operators are searching for a way to recruit new drivers to their company. But what if retaining your drivers is really the answer? This session will focus on way to retain your drivers, which will enable you to spend less time searching for the right match.

Presenter: Mark Szyperski, President/CEO On Your Mark Transportation

Room 124

Wabash West Foyer

Room 120/121

Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall

BusCon Full Conference, Supplier or Transit Maintenance Forum Badge required for entry. Exhibits Only passholders may purchase a separate ticket at registration.

Wabash West Foyer

METRO Innovative Solutions Award, METRO Transit Maintenance Director of the Year Award, and PERC Propane Autogas Fleet Award to be presented.

Room 120/121

As fleets continue to experiment with sustainable solutions they are finding that one size may necessarily not fit all. This session will discuss alternative fuels as well as which are the best fit for small, medium, and large vehicles.

Presenter: PERC officials, NGVAmerica 

Room 122

Wabash West Foyer

Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Exhibit Hall