The Dispatch

Getting people back on the roads safely and confidently is no easy feat. We regularly consult with a top epidemiologist on some of the safety challenges our industry now faces, as well as what we can do to address them.

For most cities around the world, space is at a premium. This couldn’t be more true than in one of the top five most populated cities in Brazil: Fortaleza. We talk with Transit operator Sindiônibus about the city's newly-launched TopBus+ on-demand service, which is proving to be a welcome solution for a city that has historically struggled to meet the ever-evolving mobility needs of a growing population. 

Via's Ben Hague sits down with Austin Blackburn, the Managing Director of Go-Coach in Kent, UK, to hear how his community quickly adapted transportation during COVID-19 — and actually grew ridership. 

Our inaugural episode of The Dispatch features Chad Ballentine of the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority in Austin, Texas. As Vice President for Demand Response and Innovative Mobility, Chad speaks with Via's Jason Starr about the future of transit in his community, the impact of COVID-19, and what's surprised him most about the move towards microtransit.