In this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort welcomes Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz, host of Mobility Redefined, the new sister podcast of Transit Unplugged. Dr. Yildizögz, a leading global expert in public transportation and former senior director at UITP, shares his personal journey into transportation, driven by childhood memories in his father's bus workshop, and his academic expertise in ride-hailing and mobility.

Paul and Kaan dive into global mobility trends, exploring key issues such as decarbonization of bus fleets, resilience in transit governance and funding, digitalization, and workforce challenges across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Discover how transportation leaders worldwide tackle these universal challenges with innovative solutions and best practices.

Also in this episode, communication experts Rebecca Klein and Keith Scott offer practical strategies for navigating change management, emphasizing the power of active listening and consistent messaging to guide teams effectively through transitions.

Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com 

Host: Paul Comfort 

Producer: Paul Comfort 

Producer: Chris O'Keeffe

Media Support: Cyndi Raskin

Executive Producer: Julie Gates 

Special Thanks To

Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova 

Transit Unplugged Newsletter & Media Support: Cyndi Raskin 

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